Four Ways to Mitigate Liquid Metal Embrittlement When Welding Advanced High-Strength Steel

Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) can be a challenge during the resistance spot welding of zinc-coated Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS). Fortunately, managing LME is far more achievable today than it has ever been.

In our latest blog and its accompanying video, Dr. Max Biegler, technical joining editor for the AHSS Guidelines, breaks down four practical, production-ready steps that can help reduce or avoid LME-related cracking. This article explains:

• Why today’s steel grades are engineered to be more LME-resistant
• How to establish in-house testing protocols that reveal vulnerabilities⚙️
• Which weld process adjustments make the most significant difference
• How to access our latest LME research studies and resources

Whether you’re selecting materials or fine-tuning production, this article is a must-read for automotive manufacturing teams committed to welding performance. Read the article.

WorldAutoSteel/UCSB Automotive Energy and GHG Model Makes Determining Environmental Impact Easy

An all-new audiogram from our Technical Director, Russ Balzer, breaks down how the WorldAutoSteel/UCSB Automotive Energy and GHG Model helps materials and design engineers make material decisions based on their impact throughout the lifecycle of the vehicle. Check out how this free, easy-to-use tool can support smarter, greener design and material choices.

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