Influence of gas jet on weld formation during CO{sub 2} laser penetration welding
- Beijing Polytechnic Univ. (China). National Center of Laser Technology
A nozzle which consists of two co-axial pipes was applied to weld stainless steel with a 2.5kw CO{sub 2} laser. Helium through the outer pipe and argon through the inner one were used as the shielding and plasma controlling gases. The influences of the gas flow rate, the angle of nozzle and the gas jet position relative to the laser beam on the weld depth, the ratio of the weld depth to width and the weld formation were studied. When the argon flow rate is 10 l/min with the nozzle angle greater than 45{degree}, the plasma can be suppressed in the keyhole, and then a weld with great penetration and ratio of weld depth to width can be obtained. At a certain welding speed, there is an optimal helium flow rate to get the deepest weld. The optimal helium flow rate corresponding to the deepest weld decreases with the increase of the welding speed. However, improper gas jet position will destroy the keyhole and cause bad weld formation.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- National Natural Science Foundation of China, Beijing, BJ (China)
- OSTI ID:
- 536365
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9611124--; ISBN 0-8194-2289-4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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