Developments in Pulsed and Continuous Wave Laser Welding Technologies
Abstract
This chapter first describes the history and current status of the laser welding technology. Then, fundamentals of laser welding, such as keyhole formation and collapse, laser-plasma interaction, weld pool dynamics, porosity formation mechanisms, metal melting and solidification, etc., are elaborated. Finally, new developments in laser welding such as hybrid laser-arc welding, multi-beam laser welding, electromagnetically assisted laser welding, and future challenges and development of laser welding are discussed.
Recommended Citation
J. Zhou and H. L. Tsai, "Developments in Pulsed and Continuous Wave Laser Welding Technologies," Handbook of Laser Welding Technologies, pp. 103 - 138, Elsevier, Jun 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857098771.1.103
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Droplet formation and impingement; Electromagnetic force; Heat and mass transfer; Hybrid laser-arc welding; Keyhole formation and collapse; Laser welding; Multi-beam laser welding; Plasma
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-085709877-1;978-085709264-9
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
30 Jun 2013
