The Paton Welding Journal, 2006, №09

2006 №09 (08)

2006 №09 (10)

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The Paton Welding Journal, 2006, #9, 43-46 pages

High power diode laser welding of aluminum alloy EN AW-1050 A

A. Klimpel, A. Lisiecki, D. Janicki, S. Stano

Silesian University Welding Department of Institute of Technology and Welding, Gliwice, Poland.

Abstract
In this work, results of study on the process of high-power diode laser (HPDL) welding of aluminum alloy AW-1050A are presented. Butt Joints of thin aluminum sheets were produced using HPDL ROFIN SINAR DL 020. The influence of welding procedure on mechanical properties and microstructure of welded Joints were determined. It was proved that it is possible to produce high quality Joints in a wide range of laser welding parameters.
Keywords: laser welding, aluminum alloy, high-power diode laser, black adsorbent, penetration, microstructure

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Suggested Citation

A. Klimpel, A. Lisiecki, D. Janicki, S. Stano (2006) High power diode laser welding of aluminum alloy EN AW-1050 A ... 43. The Paton Welding J., 09, 43-46.

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