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Nd:YAG Laser Welding Aluminum Alloys

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10123443
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  1. Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Kansas City, MO (United States). Kansas City Div.

Autogenous Nd:YAG laser welding wrought 4047, 1100, 3003, 2219, 5052, 5086, 5456, and 6061 and cast A356 aluminum alloys to cast A356 aluminum alloy in restrained annular weld joints was investigated. The welds were 12.7 mm (0.375 in.) and 9.5 mm (0.375 in.) diameter with approximately 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) penetration. This investigation determined 4047 aluminum alloy to be the optimum alloy for autogenous Nd:YAG laser welding to cast A356 aluminum alloy. This report describes the investigation and its results.

Research Organization:
Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Kansas City, MO (United States). Kansas City Div.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00613
OSTI ID:
10123443
Report Number(s):
KCP--613-4675; CONF-911296--3; ON: DE92003131
Resource Relation:
14. international conference on laser and applications, San Diego, CA (United States), 8-13 Dec 1991
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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