Welding of 690 QL steel for the construction of vehicles and antenna elements

Purpose: The novelty and the aim of the article is to check the possibility of welding high 9 strength steels with a mixture containing 7000 ppm of nitrogen. Design/methodology/approach: A new welding material and method have been developed in order to obtain a high-quality joint for automotive industry and for antenna holders and towers. The properties of the joint were checked by NDT (Non Destructive test) tests and the strength and fatigue were tested. Findings: Relations between process parameters and the quality of welds. Research limitations/implications: In the future, it can be suggested to investigate the effect of micro addition of nitrogen in gaseous shielding mixtures of the MIG/MAG welding process. Practical implications: The proposed innovation will not cause problems in the production process. Only the innovate shielding gas with micro additives will be modified without affecting the technological process, management and economic aspects. Social implications: Modifying the welding method will not affect the environment and production management methods. Originality/value: It is to propose a new solution with its scientific justification. The article is addressed to manufacturers of high-strength steel for automotive industry and to manufacturers of antenna components and instrumentation.