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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Luděk Doležal
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Marek Slováček, Ph.D., IWE
Reviewer: Ing. Jaroslav Kubíček, IWE
This master's thesis focuses on evaluating the weld quality of chassis components made of thermomechanically rolled S355MC and S550MC steels and optimizing robotic MAG welding parameters for automotive applications. Based on an initial analysis, a lap joint with a sheet thickness combination of 4.0 mm and 2.8 mm was selected for detailed investigation, as it exhibited a higher defect rate than the fillet joint. The experimental phase involved tuning 50 welding parameter variants, from which two final sets with different heat inputs were chosen: sample DA_05 Q = 434.5 J.mm-1 and sample DT_44_SH Q = 521.4 J.mm-1. Subsequently, hardness measurements, tensile tests, and fatigue tests with loading amplitudes of 50, 40, 30, and 25 MPa were conducted. Finally, verification was performed using FEM numerical simulation in the SYSWELD software. The results demonstrated significant softening in the heat-affected zone. For the S550MC steel, hardness dropped from 225 to 191 HV1, while the S355MC steel showed a more moderate decrease from 174 HV1 in the base metal to 155 HV1 in the HAZ. During tensile testing, the weldments fractured in the S355MC base material at maximum achieved forces of Fm5 = 26.08 kN and Fm44 = 28.86 kN. Fatigue tests revealed the weld toe as the primary site of crack initiation. The joints safely met the requirements of the fatigue reference class FAT 36 for stress in the effective weld cross-section. However, they failed to meet the stricter FAT 63 criterion for stress in the base metal at the weld transition due to high local stress concentration. A higher heat input proved beneficial for extending fatigue life. The numerical simulation supported the experimental data by predicting the hardness drop and identifying the weld toe as a critical stress concentrator reaching 4.3 times the nominal stress value.
S355MC, S550MC; lap joint, durability, FAT
Date of defence
09.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
A
Process of defence
Student prezentoval komisi výstupy a závěry své práce a zodpověděl dotazy oponenta. Dále byly studentovi položeny následující otázky: doc. Mrňa – Popište použitý přídavný materiál, který byl využit pro svařovací experimenty. (otázka byla plně zodpovězena) doc. Moravec – Vyjádřete se k prasklinám na testovaných vzorcích a zdůvodněte své tvrzení. (otázka byla plně zodpovězena) Dr. Kaleta – Popište kritérium, při kterém je průběh tvrdosti svarových spojů vyhovující a při kterém nikoliv? (otázka byla plně zodpovězena)
Language of thesis
Czech
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Manufacturing Technology
Study programme
Manufacturing Technology (N-STG-P)
Specialization
Manufacturing Technology (STG)
Composition of Committee
doc. RNDr. Libor Mrňa, Ph.D. (předseda) Doc. Jaromír Moravec, Ph.D. (místopředseda) Ing. Jaroslav Kubíček, IWE (člen) Ing. Marek Slováček, Ph.D., IWE (člen) Ing. Karel Kaleta, Ph.D. (člen) Ing. Dávid Bucko (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. Marek Slováček, Ph.D., IWE
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportIng. Jaroslav Kubíček, IWE
Grade proposed by reviewer: A
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová