Laser beam welding: recent developments on process conduction and quality assurance

Helmut Huegel; Matthias G. Mueller; Bernd Hohenberger; Friedrich Dausinger

doi:10.1117/12.347648

7 May 1999 Laser beam welding: recent developments on process conduction and quality assurance

Helmut Huegel, Matthias G. Mueller, Bernd Hohenberger, Friedrich Dausinger

Proceedings Volume 3571, Tenth International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347648
Event: 10th International School on Quantum Electronics: Lasers: Physics and Applications, 1998, Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract

Laser beam welding of aluminum alloys is becoming of increasing interest with respect to light-weight structures. Compared to welding of steel, the process is rendered difficult by the specific material properties. On the basis of a fundamental understanding of the relevant physical mechanisms, guidelines for a successful conduction of the welding process and quality assurance are presented. Factors relevant for deep penetration threshold, process efficiency, process stability and for achieving high seam quality are discussed. In particular, by the combination of two individual focal spots along or normal to the welding direction a process-adapted distribution of the laser power yields substantial improvements. With respect to quality assurance a new method presented here uses the relationship between the geometry of the keyhole and the emitted laser light to control welding depth and to monitor seam defects.

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Helmut Huegel, Matthias G. Mueller, Bernd Hohenberger, and Friedrich Dausinger "Laser beam welding: recent developments on process conduction and quality assurance", Proc. SPIE 3571, Tenth International School on Quantum Electronics: Laser Physics and Applications, (7 May 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.347648

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