The influence of spot welding on the microstructure and fracture behaviour of an Al–6.6Mg alloy has been investigated. Results showed that dendrites were formed with porosity and cracks in the nugget. Grain boundary melting occurred in the heat affected zone and wide grain boundaries appeared. Spot welding increased the tendency towards intergranular fracture. Tensile shear fracture was mixed with dimples and intergranular fracture. Fatigue fracture was transgranular with striations at the surface. However, the alloy sheet without welding showed dimpled tensile fracture and fatigue fracture mixed with intergranular and transgranular fracture.
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