| 2003 №10 (21) | 2003 №10 (23) |
The Paton Welding Journal, 2003, #10-11, 146-152 pages
Latest developments and trends in high-efficient welding technologies
U. Dilthey, L. Stein, K. Woeste, F. Reich
ISF Welding Institute, Aachen University, Aachen, GermanyAbstract
Within the last couple of years, there have been several new developments in the field of high-efficient welding technology. This paper presents these developments, describing their principle, outlining their possibilities and giving examples for their application. Fields addressed are new arc welding processes, latest developments in electron beam welding, as well as trends in laser beam welding concerning processes and equipment.
Keywords: arc welding, MIG welding, twin electrode, tandem arcs, alternating current, strip electrode, brazing, plasma welding, electron beam welding, equipment, laser beam welding, hybrid welding