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Welding of thermomechanically rolled steel by YB: Yag disk laser

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Abstract

Autogenous laser welding of 5.0 mm thick butt joints of thermomechanically rolled steel S700MC was investigated. The Yb:YAG disk laser TruDisk 3302 emitted at 1.03 μ m was used for the trials of autogenous welding. The effect of laser welding parameters and thus thermal conditions of welding on weld shape, microstructure of weld metal and heat affected zone (HAZ), tensile strength, bending angle, impact toughness and microhardness profile was determined. Studies have shown that it is advantageous to provide a high welding speed and low heat input. High cooling rate of weld metal and HAZ leads to the formation of a favorable structure characterized by a large proportion of fine-grained acicular ferrite and provides high mechanical properties of butt joints.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2851-2859
Number of pages9
JournalArchives of Metallurgy and Materials
Volume60
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Disk laser
  • Thermomechanically rolled steel
  • Welding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Metals and Alloys

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