Abstract
This chapter first describes the origin and major characteristics of the hybrid laser-arc welding technique. Second, fundamentals of this welding technique, such as laser-plasma interaction, keyhole formation and collapse, weld pool dynamics, metal melting and solidification, etc., are elaborated. Finally, applications, current research and development, and future challenges and development of hybrid laser-arc welding of aeronautical materials, such as magnesium, aluminium and magnesium alloys, are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Welding and Joining of Aerospace Materials |
Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
Pages | 109-141 |
Number of pages | 33 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781845695323 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Engineering