In order to evaluate the weld seam fatigue life of suspension control arm accurately, this paper conducted weld seam fatigue analysis considering the interference fit stress. The interference fit stress of the control arm calculated by theoretical calculation and Finite Element Method (FEM) was compared, the fatigue load was equivalent treated, the fatigue conditions were simplified into three simple conditions. The “VOLVO” fatigue analysis method of weld seam was introduced, the fatigue life of control arm weld seam was checked by this method. The analysis results are in good agreement with the results of bench test, the optimized scheme successfully passes the vehicle durability verification.

Suspension control arm  /  Interference fit  /  Weld seam fatigue