Publications

Brochure:

Technical publications on developments and applications of SORPAS®:

25. N. Athi et al: Experimental and theoretical investigations to the effects of zinc coatings and splash on electrode cap wear. Measurement, Vol. 42, No. 6, July 2009, pp944-953.

24. M.I. Khan et al: Monitoring the Effect of RSW Pulsing on AHSS using FEA (SORPAS) Software. SAE Special Publication Papers, SP-2139, Document Number: 2007-01-1370, April 2007.

23. N. Scotchmer: Simulation Software Helps Automakers. Welding Journal, Vol. 85, No. 8, August 2006, pp47-49.

22. K. R. Chan and P. Edwards: Lowering Costs by Simulating Design of Complex Welds . AWS Sheet Metal Welding Conference XIII. Livonia, Michigan. May 10-12, 2006.

21. K. R. Chan, N. Scotchmer, J. C. Bohr, I. Khan, M. L. Kuntz and Y. N. Zhou: Effect of Electrode Geometry on Resistance Spot Welding of AHSS. AWS Sheet Metal Welding Conference XIII. Livonia, Michigan. May 10-12, 2006.

20. Q. Song, W. Zhang and N. Bay: Contact Modelling in Resistance Welding. Part 2: Experimental Validation. Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 220, No. 5, 2006, pp607-613.

19. Q. Song, W. Zhang and N. Bay: Contact Modelling in Resistance Welding. Part 1: Algorithms and Numerical Verification. Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 220, No. 5, 2006, pp599-606.

18. W. Zhang: Recent Advances and Improvements in the Simulation of Resistance Welding Processes. IIW-1721-05 (ex-doc. III-1345-05), Welding in the World , Vol. 50, No.3/4, 2006, pp29-37.

17. Q. Song, W. Zhang, N. Bay: An Experimental Study Determines the Electrical Contact Resistance in Resistance Welding. Welding Journal, Vol. 84, No. 5, May 2005, pp73s-76s.

16. P. Wu, W. Zhang and N. Bay: "Characterization of Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Resistance Welding Machines". Welding Journal, Vol. 84, No.1, January 2005, pp17s-21s.

15. I. O. Santos, W. Zhang, V. M. Gonçalves, N. Bay and P. A. F. Martins: “Weld Bonding of Stainless Steel”. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol.44, No.14, 2004, pp1431-1439.

14. W. Zhang: “Simulation of Resistance Welding for Industrial Applications”, Presented at Sheet Metal Welding Conference XI, Detroit, Michigan, May 11-14, 2004.

13. P. Wu, W. Zhang and N. Bay: “Determination on Maximum Follow-up Speed of Electrode System of Resistance Projection Welders”, International Journal for the Joining of Materials, Vol.16, No.2, 2004, pp33-36.

12. P. Wu, W. Zhang and N. Bay: “A Method for Identifying the Mechanical Parameters in Resistance Spot Welding Machines”, International Journal for the Joining of Materials, Vol.15, No.4, 2003, pp26-29.

11. W. Zhang: “Industrial Applications of Computer Simulation in Resistance Welding”, International Journal for the Joining of Materials, Vol.15, No.3, 2003, pp9-16.

10. W. Zhang: "Design and Implementation of Software for Resistance Welding Process Simulations", SAE 2003 Transactions: Journal of Materials and Manufacturing, Vol.112, No.5, 2003, pp556-564.

9. L. Kristensen, W. Zhang and N. Bay: “Studies of Geometric Parameters in Projection Welding of Different Material Combinations” (in German), 18th DVS-Sondertagung “Widerstandsschweissen 2001”, Duisburg, Germany, May 2001, pp76-80.

8. L. Kristensen, W. Zhang and N. Bay: “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Geometric Parameters in Projection Welding”, The 10th Int. Conf. on Computer Technology in Welding, Copenhagen, Denmark, June 2000, pp.21.1-21.11.

7. W. Zhang and L. Kristensen: “Finite Element Modeling of Resistance Spot and Projection Welding Processes”, The 9th Int. Conf. on Computer Technology in Welding, Detroit, Michigan, September 1999, NIST Special Publication 949, pp.15-23.

6. L. Kristensen, W. Zhang and N. Bay: “Influence of Geometric Parameters on Weld Quality in Resistance Projection Welding”, The 9th Int. Conf. on the Joining of Materials, JOM-9, Helsingør, Denmark, May 1999. pp.112-117.

5. W. Zhang: “Finite Element Modeling of Resistance Welding Processes”, The 9th Int. Conf. on the Joining of Materials, JOM-9, Helsingør, Denmark, May 1999. pp.54-59.

4. W. Zhang and N. Bay: “Finite Element Modeling Aided Process Design in Resistance Welding”, The 8th Int. Conf. on Computer Technology in Welding, Liverpool, UK, June 1998, pp.36.1-11.

3. L. Kristensen, W. Zhang, M. Malberg and N. Bay: “Verification of an FEM Program for Spot Welding”, The AWS Conference on Resistance Welding: Theory and Applications, Chicago, USA, October 1997. pp.182-208.

2. W. Zhang, H. Hallberg and N. Bay: “Finite Element Modeling of Spot Welding Similar and Dissimilar Metals”, The 7th Int. Conf. on Computer Technology in Welding, San Francisco, USA, July 1997, NIST Special Publication 923, pp.364-373.

1. W. Zhang and T. Funder-Kristensen: “Finite Element Modeling of the Heat Development in Resistance Welding - with an industrial example for projection welding of dissimilar metals”, The 8th Int. Conf. on the Joining of Materials, JOM-8, Helsingør, Denmark, May 1997, pp.226-233

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