Although some engineers have had success in spot welding steel and aluminum together, it has largely been considered impossible to achieve reliable, continuous welds directly between the two ...

Warren — General Motors Co. believes it is the first automaker to weld steel to aluminum through resistance spot welding, a technique it spent some two years developing and expects will save weight ...

Welding. There’s something almost supernatural about being able to melt metal and use it to glue other pieces of metal together. It’s an experience you must have if you’ve never done it before.

After years of development and testing, engineers at GM are on the verge of putting a couple parts for the Cadillac CT6 sedan into production that are notable because they require welding steel to ...

KENNESAW, Ga. -- Tom Boney, who runs the automotive business for aluminum giant Novelis, sees a steady migration to the lightweight metal as fuel economy standards get tougher in the years ahead. If ...

So far, friction stir welding has been used only in specialized roles. The typical images of welding—a robotic arm burping sparks or a masked Jesse James hovering over a glowing metal puddle—don’t ...

Dr. Nadine Tinne Marketing & Communications Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. Light, resource-efficient and at the same time robust - what is good for lightweight construction in the automobile industry is ...

Steve Martin had a bit that was like a fake infomercial where he says, “You can be a millionaire and never pay taxes!” The instructions were, “First, get a million dollars. Then,…” [Brandon’s] ...

Large-scale industrial projects, like building bridges, ships, and skyscrapers, necessitate welding to ensure structural strength.

LINZ, Austria—Austrian welder Alois Leitner fuses strips of steel and aluminum alloys in what could be part of a historic breakthrough. “They taught us in engineering school this was impossible,” said ...

TurnKey Welders has announced the launch of its new gate welding service, expanding its portfolio of welding options to meet the growing needs of property owners and managers seeking secure and ...