The Corrosion Performance of Steel Self-Piercing Rivets When Used with Aluminum Components
831816
12/05/1983
- Event
- Content
- One joining technique that is receiving increased attention is mechanical fastening with a steel self-piercing rivet. The use of steel rivets in direct contact with aluminum components raises questions concerning galvanic corrosion. To determine if a corrosion problem exists, aluminum samples were joined by two processes--resistance spot welding and steel self-piercing rivets.Replicate samples using two aluminum alloys were tested for 90 days by alternate immersion in 3.5% NaCl water solution. After alternate immersion exposure, the integrity of the joint was evaluated by shear testing. Joint shear strengths and the metallographic corrosion evaluations are presented in this paper.
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- Citation
- Howard, R., and Sunday, S., "The Corrosion Performance of Steel Self-Piercing Rivets When Used with Aluminum Components," SAE Technical Paper 831816, 1983, https://doi.org/10.4271/831816.