Finite Element Modelling Of Electrode Wear Mechanisms

The objectives of this finite-element modeling are as follows:

• Develop appropriate finite-element modeling techniques for simulating the electric, thermal, and mechanical
  aspects of the resistance welding spot processes; in particular, those closely associated with electrode wear
  mechanisms.
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of the finite-element modeling techniques in understanding electrode wear
  mechanisms by carrying out analyses for electrode face extrusion and pitting.