TITLE:
Improving Laser Beam Welding Efficiency
AUTHORS:
Mikhail Sokolov, Antti Salminen
KEYWORDS:
Laser Welding, Edge Preparation, Preheating, Vacuum
JOURNAL NAME:
Engineering,
Vol.6 No.9,
August
14,
2014
ABSTRACT:
Laser beam welding is becoming widely used in many industrial
applications. This paper reviews recent research conducted on the performance,
potential and problems of thick section butt joint laser welding. Common
defects that occur in laser beam welding with high power laser welding are
discussed and possible solutions proposed. Methods of welding process
efficiency improvement are analyzed.