Figure 1. Various test samples that have been laser welded in an applications lab (a) and a low-density polyethylene fluid container welded with a diode laser system (b). Direct welding of plastics is ...
Friction stir welding joins previously unweldable materials. Friction stir welding, a relatively new process, is having a tremendous impact on welding dissimilar alloys. It was developed in 1991 by ...
Thermal distortion can push precision welds out of tolerance despite careful process control. Learn how preheating, clamping, robotics and thermal tensioning help reduce ...