Science and Technology of Welding & Joining · 1999 · 82 citations · 3 references
Advanced Laser ProcessingTandem Laser WeldingEngineeringWeldingFusion WeldingWelding ProcessMechanical EngineeringWelding ArcLaser Processing TechnologyLaser BeamWeld Pool SolidificationHigh-power Lasers
Hybrid welding combines an arc and a laser to achieve more efficient energy use and synergistic fusion. The paper investigates the combined action of an arc and laser beam, presenting two schematic cases. The authors demonstrate practical applications of the arc‑laser welding process. Under certain parameters, the combined process produces twice the molten material compared to the sum of the separate arc and laser processes.
This paper deals with a combination of two different welding processes, i.e. the synergic action of two different heat sources for fusion welding. The major part of the paper is focused on the combined action of a welding arc and a laser beam. The main advantage of the use of both heat sources is more efficient use of the energy supplied. With certain parameters, the quantity of molten material increases by 100% compared with the sum of the individual quantities of molten material in the individual processes. The paper further presents several practical applications of the combined welding process. Eventually, development of arc augmented laser welding may progress in two directions; the first being the synergic effect of a laser beam and plasma welding arc and the second the combination of tandem laser welding and consumable electrode welding. This paper presents two such cases schematically.
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