Article
Laser welding of aluminum alloys
SPIE
(1997)
Abstract
Recent interest in reducing the weight of automobiles to increase fuel milage has focused attention on the use of aluminum and associated joining technologies. Laser beam welding is one of the more promising methods for high speed welding of aluminum. Consequently, substantial effort has been expended in attempting to develop a robust laser beam welding process. Early results have not been very consistent in the process requirements but more definitive data has been produced recently. This paper reviews the process parameters needed to obtain consistent laser welds on 5000 series aluminum alloys and discusses the research necessary to make laser processing of aluminum a reality for automotive applications.
Keywords
- laser beam welding,
- aluminum,
- weld parameters
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 27, 1997
DOI
10.1117/12.270039
Publisher Statement
© (1997) SPIE. Publisher's version of record: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.270039
Citation Information
Paul G. Sanders, Keng H. Leong, Kenneth R. Sabo and Walter J. Spawr. "Laser welding of aluminum alloys" SPIE Vol. 2993 (1997) ISSN: 0277-786X Available at: http://works.bepress.com/paul-sanders/43/