Journal article
The effects of Ni and Au/Ni platings on laser welding of thin sheets
Abstract
The effects of Ni and Au/Ni plating on laser seam welding of 200 μm thick aluminum, nickel, Kovar, and cold-rolled steel sheet in the lap-joint configuration has been studied. Seam welds were made using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser and a range of weld process conditions. The strength of the welds was characterized using tensile shear tests and all welds were examined metallographically. All material combinations were found to be weldable. The platings …
Authors
Biro E; Zhou Y; Weckman DC; Ely KJ
Journal
Journal of Laser Applications, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 96–104
Publisher
Laser Institute of America
Publication Date
June 1, 2001
DOI
10.2351/1.1356420
ISSN
1042-346X