Try to laser weld two pieces of clear plastic together and they may not remain clear for long. The carbon black and other opaque additives that make laser welding of clear materials possible in the ...

Most combined cycle professionals understand that a joint between grade 91 steel and an austenitic stainless steel is considered a dissimilar-metal weld. For that reason, it requires special welding ...

Weakness of the welded object in the joint is one of the negative points in welding method. Numerous methods have been developed by using various materials to improve the quality and create desirable ...

Metal segregation is a common phenomenon in the welding process, which refers to the inhomogeneous chemical composition distribution in the metal alloy. Some scholars have studied the influence of ...

The welding of dissimilar metal joints in new and retrofit power plant boiler tubing has long proved challenging. New plants designed to operate at higher temperatures and pressures require advanced ...

Load-adapted and lightweight components made from steel-aluminum mixed joints will be required for the automotive industry of the future. As part of the LaserLeichter project, Laser Zentrum Hannover, ...

Modern joining technologies support complex geometries, miniaturization and integrated functionalities in plastic assemblies. Advanced process control and validation tools enable higher confidence, ...