Effect of pulsed Nd : YAG laser powers on 304 stainless steel welding

Candan L., Demir A., Akman E.

6th International Conference of the Balkan-Physical-Union, İstanbul, Turkey, 22 - 26 August 2006, vol.899, pp.311-312, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 899
  • Doi Number: 10.1063/1.2733161
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.311-312
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, optimum welding parameters are obtained for 1mm thickness type 304 stainless steel welding using the Lumonics JK760TR pulsed Nd:YAG laser. The influences of laser welding parameters such as pulse duration, focal position, frequency, laser power, welding speed, and shielding gas (N-2) pressure on penetration defining welding quality are investigated. Also comparisons of overlap ratios are presented between theory and experiment for pulse duration, frequency and welding speed.