High Hardness Silicon Nitride Ceramic Welding Locating Pin for Automotive Welding Fixtures

Durable Si3N4 ceramic locating pins for nut welding, resistance welding, and automotive welding fixtures. Custom dimensions are available for demanding high-cycle welding applications.

Description

Item Specification / Reference
Material Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄)
Appearance Black / Gray-black
Density Approx. 3.2–3.25 g/cm³*
Hardness Approx. HRA 92–94*
Bending Strength ≥900 MPa*
Fracture Toughness Approx. 6–8 MPa·m¹ᐟ²*
Thermal Expansion Coefficient Approx. 2.95–3.0 × 10⁻⁶/K*
Thermal Conductivity Approx. 23–25 W/(m·K)*
Size Standard or customized
Application Nut Projection Welding, Resistance Welding
Manufacturing Precision ceramic machining

Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
· High hardness and excellent wear resistance
· Excellent electrical insulation
· High thermal-shock resistance
· Low thermal expansion
· Good high-temperature stability
· Low welding-spatter adhesion
· Stable positioning during repeated welding cycles
· Suitable for automated and high-volume production
· Customizable according to customer drawings

Limitations
· Ceramic is more brittle than metal and should be protected from impact and excessive bending loads.
· Proper installation and fixture alignment are important to prevent chipping or mechanical damage.
· The actual service life depends on welding current, weld cycle, mechanical loading, fixture design, and operating temperature

Typical Industries

Automotive | EV Manufacturing | Auto Parts | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Resistance Welding | Projection Welding | Welding Fixtures | Robotic Welding | Automation Equipment