Handbook of Laser Welding Technologies

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Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials

Preface

Part I: Developments in established laser welding technologies

Chapter 1: Introduction: fundamentals of laser welding

Abstract:

1.1 Characteristics of laser welding

1.2 Lasers for welding

1.3 Laser welding phenomena

1.4 Laser weld penetration and welding defects

1.5 Evolution of laser welding

Chapter 2: Developments in CO2 laser welding

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Laser principles and types of lasers

2.3 Characteristics of CO2 laser beams

2.4 Laser-materials interactions

2.5 Welding phenomena and formation of defects

2.6 Industrial applications of CO2 laser welding

2.7 Future trends

2.8 Acknowledgements ...