Mechanisms for Improvement of Weld Appearance in Autogenous Fiber Laser Welding of Thick Stainless Steels

High-power fiber laser welding is an efficient and effective way to produce heavy section structures. However, there is a significant challenge in producing the welds with free of imperfections such as nail-head-shaped welds, spatters, and root sagging. This is partially due to a lack of understandi...

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Main Authors: Mingjun Zhang, Shun Chen, Yingzhe Zhang, Genyu Chen, Zhuming Bi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/8/8/625