| 2008 №11 (09) | 2008 №11 (11) |
The Paton Welding Journal, 2008, #11, 75-78 pages
Laser techniques in modern welding technology. Research and applications
J. Pilarczyk, M. Banasik, J. Dworak, S. Stano
Instytut Spawalnictwa, Gliwice, PolandAbstract
The paper contains a review of laser welding research works conducted at Instytut Spawalnictwa (Poland). It also presents the equipment and investigation related to the use of hybrid processes and describes application of two types of laser groups, i.e. C02- and Nd:YAG lasers, in welding processes providing examples on the use of these technologies in machine-building and automotive industries, as well as for welded tailored and tubular blanks.
Keywords: welded structures, laser methods of joining, types of lasers, hybrid technologies, tailored and tubular blanks