Study on effect of active-fluxes in laser welding

Yandong Su, R.G.K.M. Aarts, J. Meijer, Q. Guan

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    Abstract

    The use of an active-flux in TIG welding has proven to increase the weld penetration and to improve productivity significantly. This paper describes experiments to apply active-fluxes, like SiO2, Cr2O3 and NaF mixtures in laser welding. The experiments were carried out using both CO2 and Nd:YAG lasers. During laser welding there is no influence of an electric current on the welding plume like in the TIG process. Nevertheless, some characteristics of the plume were affected by the components of the fluxes. This was detected by a spectroscopic analysis and is discussed in this paper. As a result of the fluxes, a deeper penetration has been achieved. Moreover, the typical nail head shape of the weld disappeared when using fluxes in Nd:YAG laser welding resulting in a constant width of the weld.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICALEO 2000
    Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Laser Materials Processing Conference, October 2–5, 2000, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
    Place of PublicationDearborn (MI), USA
    PublisherLaser Institute of America
    PagesC35-C41
    ISBN (Print)978-0-912035-62-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 2000
    Event19th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2000 - Dearborn, United States
    Duration: 2 Oct 20005 Oct 2000
    Conference number: 19

    Conference

    Conference19th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2000
    Abbreviated titleICALEO 2000
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityDearborn
    Period2/10/005/10/00

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