Abstract
A prototype shield gas box with different plasma control nozzles have been investigated for laser welding of stainless steel (AISI 316). Different gases for plasma control and gas protection of the weld seam have been used. The gas types, welding speed and gas flows show the impact on process stability and protection against oxidation. Also oxidation related to special conditions at the starting edge has been investigated.
The interaction between coaxial and plasma gas flow show that the coaxial flow widens the band in which the plasma gas flow suppresses the metal plasma. In this band the welds are oxide free. With 2.7 kW power welds have been performed at 4000 mm/min with Ar / He (70%/30%) as coaxial, plasma and shield gas.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Laser Materials Processing Conference : ICALEO '97 |
| Editors | R. Fabbro, A, Karr, A. Matsunawa |
| Volume | PTS 1 and 2 |
| Publisher | Laser Institute of America |
| Publication date | 1997 |
| Pages | G248-G255 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0-912035-56-0 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
| Event | International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 17 Nov 1997 → 20 Nov 1997 |
Conference
| Conference | International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Diego, CA |
| Period | 17/11/1997 → 20/11/1997 |
Keywords
- laser
- welding
- stainless
- steel
- plasma