Affiliations
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo
Contact Information
Phone: (519)-888-4567, ext. 33326
Fax: (519)-888-6197
Office: E3-3110A
Email: njoshi@engmail.uwaterloo.ca
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1
Canada
Biographical Information
2008: BASc, Mechatronics Engineering Co-op, University of Waterloo
Research Projects
Double sided arc welding of aluminum
The general trend in automotive structures is towards the use of lighter materials that do not compromise the strength of the vehicle. Tailor welded blanks have been used in automotive applications to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity. Steel has been the primary material of choice due to cost and familiarity within the automotive industry. Aluminum tailor welded blanks have the opportunity of continuing the trend. However, current manufacturing processes are inadequate for meeting the strict quality and cost criteria of the automotive sector.
This research is studying the application of a relatively new welding process known as double-sided arc welding (DSAW) for use in aluminum welding. In this set up, two plasma arc welding torches are installed in such a way that an arc can pass between them. The aluminum sheet passes through the arc and is welded on both sides.
Project supervisor(s)
- Professor David C. Weckman
Research Interests
- Arc welding
- Welding metallurgy and metallography
Thesis Supervisor(s)
- Professor David C. Weckman