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In-situ melt identification during laser beam welding

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Abstract

This article provides an insight into the radiation emission during laser beam welding of aluminum alloys. The core issue is the development of a system to monitor the welding process of challenging aluminum alloys with respect to their chemical composition in the melt pool. To reduce welding faults, like cracks or other metallurgically based faults, a high degree of process knowledge is necessary. This manuscript presents novel spectroscopic investigations used to analyze laser beam welding setups to gain insight into the process. The results were attained by processing common alloys of today's manufacturing applications. Therefore, a composition of aluminum, silicon and magnesium being susceptible to hot cracks is under ivestigation. The results of these measurements allow an insight into laser welding techniques in consideration of designing a suitable process monitoring system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication29th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2010 - Congress Proceedings
PublisherLaser Institute of America
Pages1317-1322
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9780912035611
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

Name29th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2010 - Congress Proceedings
Volume103

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