The influence of flux and sulfur content on YAG laser welding has been investigated, and the influencing factors and mechanism were discussed. The results show that both surface activating flux and surface active elem...The influence of flux and sulfur content on YAG laser welding has been investigated, and the influencing factors and mechanism were discussed. The results show that both surface activating flux and surface active element S have fantastic effects on the YAG laser weld shape, that is to obviously increase the weld penetration and D/W ratio in various welding conditions. The mechanism is thought to be the change of surface tension temperature coefficient in weld pool, thus, the change of fluid flow paten in weld pool due to the flux and sulfur.展开更多
A study was performed with the objectives of understanding lap welding phenomena of Zn-coated steels with a Nd:YAG laser as well as obtaining a fundamental knowledge of monitoring signals for the formation judgment of...A study was performed with the objectives of understanding lap welding phenomena of Zn-coated steels with a Nd:YAG laser as well as obtaining a fundamental knowledge of monitoring signals for the formation judgment of sound or bad weld beads. The behavior of a molten pool and a reflected beam was simultaneously observed through a high-speed video together with the monitoring of reflected beam intensity.The effect of a gap between sheets on porosity formation and bead appearances was confirmed,and characteristic monitoring signals were obtained according to the gaps.In the case of no gap,spatters were frequently generated,and a reflected beam was fluctuated intensively at low frequencies.On the other hand,in welding sheets with a wide gap,lap welds were not produced and the high frequency signals of a reflected beam were detected.Moreover,sound welds were produced in the sheets with a proper gap,and a moderate reflected beam was monitored.From these results,it was found that monitoring of a reflected beam was beneficial to the judgment of sound,under-filled or incomplete lap welds.展开更多
文摘The influence of flux and sulfur content on YAG laser welding has been investigated, and the influencing factors and mechanism were discussed. The results show that both surface activating flux and surface active element S have fantastic effects on the YAG laser weld shape, that is to obviously increase the weld penetration and D/W ratio in various welding conditions. The mechanism is thought to be the change of surface tension temperature coefficient in weld pool, thus, the change of fluid flow paten in weld pool due to the flux and sulfur.
文摘A study was performed with the objectives of understanding lap welding phenomena of Zn-coated steels with a Nd:YAG laser as well as obtaining a fundamental knowledge of monitoring signals for the formation judgment of sound or bad weld beads. The behavior of a molten pool and a reflected beam was simultaneously observed through a high-speed video together with the monitoring of reflected beam intensity.The effect of a gap between sheets on porosity formation and bead appearances was confirmed,and characteristic monitoring signals were obtained according to the gaps.In the case of no gap,spatters were frequently generated,and a reflected beam was fluctuated intensively at low frequencies.On the other hand,in welding sheets with a wide gap,lap welds were not produced and the high frequency signals of a reflected beam were detected.Moreover,sound welds were produced in the sheets with a proper gap,and a moderate reflected beam was monitored.From these results,it was found that monitoring of a reflected beam was beneficial to the judgment of sound,under-filled or incomplete lap welds.