Honda develops new technology to weld steel and aluminum together
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A diagram of an Accord subframe made using the new welding process
A diagram illustrating Honda's variation on Friction Stir Welding
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Although some engineers have had success in spot welding steel and aluminum together, it has largely been considered impossible to achieve reliable, continuous welds directly between the two dissimilar metals. That changed last Thursday, however, when Honda Motor Company announced that it has devised a technique for doing that very thing. The results, which include lower vehicle weight and better performance, can be seen in the 2013 Accord.
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