Optimization and predictive modeling of weld nugget size in resistance spot welding of HSLA-65 steel using finite-element simulation and machine learning

Vinayak Gurav, Divya ShrivastavaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

Published online on June 16, 2025

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
This study presents a comprehensive computational study of resistance spot welding (RSW) for high-strength low alloy (HSLA-65) steel. The weld nugget size is one of the critical quality characteristics defining the spot joint strength. Traditionally, the ...