Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 48, Issue 15, 1502005(2021)

Understanding and Controlling the Influence of Laser Energy on Penetration, Porosity, and Microstructure during Laser Welding

Di Zhang1,2, Lin Zhao1,3, Aobo Liu1, and Peng Wen1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
  • 2Central Research Institute of Building and Construction Co., Ltd, MCC, Beijing 100088, China
  • 3Welding Group, Central Iron and Steel Research Institute, Beijing 100081, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: laser manufacturing

    Received: Dec. 28, 2020

    Accepted: Apr. 9, 2021

    Published Online: Aug. 2, 2021

    The Author Email: Peng Wen (wenpeng@tsinghua.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL202148.1502005

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