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Figure 8.2.2.3.1.1(c). Efficiency of the parent metal in tension for spot-welded
AISI 301-H stainless steel.
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Table 8.2.2.3.2(a). Acceptable Aluminum and Aluminum Alloy Combinationa for Spot and Seam Welding
AMS 4029b AMS- AMS- AMS- AMS-QQ-A- AMS 4025e, AMS- AMS-
QQ-A- QQ-A- QQ-A- 250/8c, AMS 4026e, QQ-A- QQ-A-
Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250/3 250/4b 250/5 AMS 4015d, AMS 4027e 250/12b 250/13f
AMS 4016d,
AMS 4017d
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bare Clad Bare Clad Bare Clad
2014 2014 2024 2024 5052 6061 7075 7075
Specification Material
AMS-4029 Bare 2014b * * * ... ... ... * ...
AMS-QQ-A-250/3 Clad 2014 * ... * ... ... ... * ...
AMS-QQ-A-250/4 Bare 2024b * * * ... ... ... * ...
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AMS-QQ-A-250/5 Clad 2024 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
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AMS-QQ-A-250/8c 5052 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4015d 5052 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4016d 5052 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4017d 5052 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4025e 6061 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4026e 6061 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS 4027e 6061 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
AMS-QQ-A-250/12 Bare 7075b * * * ... ... ... * ...
AMS-QQ-A-250/13f Clad 7075b ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
a The various aluminum and aluminum-alloy materials referred to in this table may be spot-welded in any combinations except the combinations indicated by
the asterisk(*) in the table. The combinations indicated by the asterisk (*) may be spot-welded only with the specific approval of the procuring or certifying
agency.
b This table applies to construction of land- and carrier-based aircraft only. The welding of bare, high-strength alloys in construction of seaplanes and
amphibians is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the procuring or certifying agency.
c Inactive for new design.
d Acceptance established under QQ-A-250/8.
e Acceptance established under QQ-A-250/11.
f Clad heat-treated and aged 7075 material in thicknesses less than 0.020 inch shall not be welded without specific approval of the procuring or certifying
agency.
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Table 8.2.2.3.2(b). Spot-Weld Design Shear Strength in Thin Sheet and Foil for
Bare and Clad Aluminum Alloysa,b,c (Welding Specification AWS D17.2d)
Spots/inch Material Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi
56 and Above Below 56
Thickness of
Thinnest Outer Standard Design Shear Strength, pounds per
Sheet, in. (Ns)e Rangef,g linear inch (Xm)
0.001.................... 40 1-50 24 16
0.002.................... 20 1-30 48 32
0.003.................... 12 1-17 80 52
0.004.................... 10 1-14 108 72
0.005.................... 9 1-13 132 92
0.006.................... 7 1-10 148 100
0.007.................... 6 1-8 168 112
0.008.................... 5 1-7 188 128
a The reduction in strength of spot-welds due to the cumulative effects of time-temperature-stress factors is not greater than
the reduction in strength of the parent metal.
b Strength based on 80 percent of minimum values specified in Specification MIL-W-6858.
c The allowable tensile strength of spot-welds is 25 percent of the design shear strength. Higher values may be used,
however, if these are substantiated by tests acceptable to the procuring or certifying agency.
d Properties based on MIL-W-6858.
e When the number of spots per inch is within 15 percent of the standard spot per inch requirement, the design shear strengths
tabulated above shall apply.
f When the number of spots differs from the standard spots per inch by 15 percent or greater, but does not exceed the noted
range of spots per inch, applicable design strength shall be determined as noted below:
XM
(K) Nr ' Xr
Ns
where
Xm = design shear strength in accordance with the above table
Ns = standard spots per inch in accordance with the above table
Nr = required spots per inch (production part)
Xr = actual design shear strength requirement
K = 1.15 when number of spots per inch is reduced more than 15 percent of the
standard spacing of the above table
K = 0.90 when number of spots is increased more than 15 percent of the standard spacing
but within range of the tabular spacing.
g When the number of spots per inch is above the range indicated in the table, the design shear strength shall remain constant
at the value obtained at the top of the range.
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Table 8.2.2.3.2(c). Spot-Weld Design Shear Strength in Panels for Bare and Clad
Aluminum Alloysa,b,c (Welding Specification AWS D17.2d)
Design Shear Strength, pounds per spot
56 and 19.5 to
Material Ultimate Tensile Strength, ksi... Above 35 to 56 34.9 Below 19.5
Nominal thickness of thinner sheet, in.:
0.010 ................................................ 48 40 ... ...
0.012 ................................................ 60 52 24 16
0.016 ................................................ 88 80 56 40
0.018 ................................................ 100 92 68 52
0.020 ................................................ 112 108 80 64
0.022 ................................................ 128 124 96 76
0.025 ................................................ 148 140 116 88
0.028 ................................................ 172 164 140 108
0.032 ................................................ 208 188 168 132
0.036 ................................................ 244 220 204 156
0.040 ................................................ 276 248 240 180
0.045 ................................................ 324 296 280 208
0.050 ................................................ 372 344 320 236
0.056 ................................................ 444 412 380 272
0.063 ................................................ 536 488 456 316
0.071 ................................................ 660 576 516 360
0.080 ................................................ 820 684 612 420
0.090 ................................................ 1004 800 696 476
0.100 ................................................ 1192 936 752 540
0.112 ................................................ 1424 1072 800 588
0.125 ................................................ 1696 1300 840 628
0.140 ................................................ 2020 1538 ... ...
0.160 ................................................ 2496 1952 ... ...
0.180 ................................................ 2980 2400 ... ...
0.190 ................................................ 3228 2592 ... ...
0.250 ................................................ 5880 5120 ... ...
a The reduction in strength of spot-welds due to the cumulative effects of time-temperature-stress factors is not greater than
the reduction in strength of the parent metal.
b Strength based on 80 percent of minimum values specified in Specification MIL-W-6858.
c The allowable tensile strength of spot-welds is 25 percent of the design shear strength. Higher values may be used,
however, if these are substantiated by tests acceptable to the procuring or certifying agency.
d Properties based on MIL-W-6858.
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