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Laser Welding
Laser Welding
Characteristics of LASER
1. Solid State
2. Liquid state
3. Gaseous
# focal spot diameter for a laser beam ranges from 100 to 1000 μm
thermal energy
by surface conductance
o conducted heat,
0.80 inches
o Characteristics of laser
1. Solid state
2. Liquid state
Conduction-mode welding
Momentum transfer or convection dominates conduction-mode welding
• ABSORPTIVITY
1. Laser-Beam Power
2. Laser-Beam Diameter
3. Absorptivity
4. Traverse Speed
# Other Parameters
Weld design
Shielding gas
Gap size for butt welds
Depth of focus with respect to the substrate
Depth of penetration
Microstructure
Mechanical properties of laser-welded joints, and
Weld pool geometry
Advantages and Limitations of LBW
• NON-CONTACT WELDING
• HIGH COST