Laser welding of automotive aluminum alloys to achieve defect-free, structurally sound and reliable welds
The objective of this program was to seek improved process control and weldment reliability during laser welding of automotive aluminum alloys while retaining the high speed and accuracy of the laser beam welding process. The effects of various welding variables on the loss of alloying elements and the formation of porosity and other geometric weld defects such as underfill and overfill were studied both experimentally and theoretically.
- Research Organization:
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-96ER45602
- OSTI ID:
- 806534
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 17 Nov 2000; PBD: 17 Nov 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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