Abstract: A method of assembling a vehicle component, a system for assembling a vehicle component, and a vehicle component assembly. A blank is formed from a steel sheet, wherein the steel sheet includes a coating on a surface. The coating is removed from a first interface surface of the blank and the blank is stamped either prior to or after removing the coating. The first dynamic interface surface is arranged relative to a second interface surface and thermally joined to form a joint.

Abstract: A system for increasing joint strength and reducing embrittlement in a resistance spot weld of metal workpieces is disclosed. The system comprises a stackup of first and second metal workpieces, and an interface member disposed between the first and second metal workpieces. The interface member comprises a peripheral wall defining a hollow inner portion. The peripheral wall has a first open end extending to a second open end. The first open end is in contact with the first metal workpiece defining a first weld portion thereon. The second open end is in contact with the second metal workpiece defining a second weld portion thereon. The system further comprises a first electrode configured to contact the first metal workpiece to heat the peripheral wall at the first weld portion and join the first metal workpiece with the first open end of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A system for increasing joint strength and reducing embrittlement in a resistance spot weld of metal workpieces is disclosed. The system comprises a stackup of first and second metal workpieces, and an interface member disposed between the first and second metal workpieces. The interface member comprises a peripheral wall defining a hollow inner portion. The peripheral wall has a first open end extending to a second open end. The first open end is in contact with the first metal workpiece defining a first weld portion thereon. The second open end is in contact with the second metal workpiece defining a second weld portion thereon. The system further comprises a first electrode configured to contact the first metal workpiece to heat the peripheral wall at the first weld portion and join the first metal workpiece with the first open end of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: An all-in-one, light-weight navigated bipolar forceps allow the surgeon to stay focused on and not have to take their eyes off the surgical site that (s)he is operating on, such as the brain. The navigated bipolar forceps would have a navigated frame that would be positioned at the superior end of the bipolar forceps instrument. Like conventional bipolar forceps, the navigated bipolar forceps of the present invention may be useful for various procedures, such as bipolar electro surgery. The navigated frame would be incorporated into the instrument to provide an all-in-one solution that requires fewer instruments in the surgical field and retains the surgeon's focus on the surgical site. The navigated frame of the forceps can be designed to wirelessly connect to a machine for the navigational purposes. Software can be provided that permits the navigated bipolar forceps to support the instrument on various hospital-owned navigation machines.