5 Laser welding of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS)

Laser welding of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) related to automotive industry applications is described in this chapter. There are many advantages of using laser welding for body-in-white applications. For instance, the use of laser welding in laser-welded blanks and for reducing flange widths during assembly welding allows automotive designers to reduce the weight of parts, which leads to increased fuel economy and reduced carbon …