Title :
Laser Weld Technology Status and Prospects
Author :
Luo, Xiaoling ; Deng, Lei
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Electromech. Eng., Qingdao Univ. of Sci. & Technol., Qingdao, China
Abstract :
The paper introduces laser weld technology that rose in 1970´s, outlines current technology development and its basic principles, advantages and disadvantages. The paper describes development of laser weld, weld process automation testing and a variety of advanced laser weld technology through introduction of laser weld in detail in specific areas such as automobile industry, aviation, shipbuilding, etc. It fully shows that superiority of laser technology in weld manufacture. The paper gives prospects of laser weld development.
Keywords :
laser beam welding; welds; laser weld technology; weld manufacture; weld process automation testing; Automobile manufacture; Gas lasers; Heat transfer; Inorganic materials; Laser beams; Laser theory; Optical materials; Paper technology; Plasma welding; Spot welding;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics and Optoelectronic (SOPO), 2010 Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Chengdu
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4963-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4964-4
DOI :
10.1109/SOPO.2010.5504252
