Open AccessHigh Power Fiber Laser Welding with Filler Material
Author(s) -
Naeem Mohammed
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
photonicsviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2626-1308
pISSN - 2626-1294
DOI - 10.1002/phvs.201900046
Subject(s) - welding , materials science , laser beam welding , filler (materials) , reliability (semiconductor) , electric resistance welding , cracking , filler metal , heat affected zone , consistency (knowledge bases) , composite material , mechanical engineering , power (physics) , metallurgy , arc welding , computer science , engineering , physics , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence
Industry today is continually challenged to improve quality, reliability, reduced cycle times, and improve the overall manufacturing efficiency. This is driving manufacturers across various market sectors to consider fiber laser welding and the possibility to automate their welding processes to improve consistency and part quality. Another driver is the changing workforce dynamics. It is hard to find or train skilled workers who can consistently and reliably weld aluminum, titanium, and high‐strength nickel alloys. This is particularly true when welding with filler material where the base materials are subject to porosity and cracking during the welding process.