| Autor: |
LEGRAS, C., ROBIN, M., LEGRAS, C., ROBIN, M. |
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Journal de Physique IV - Proceedings; September 1994, Vol. 4 Issue: 1 pC4-189-C4-189, 1894186p |
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Many studies have been conducted on laser interactions with metal and semiconductors, but little has been done in the processing of ceramic with lasers. The joining of ceramics to themselves can be important for making more complex structures because the size or complexity of the structure renders impractical or impossible a one step processing. One of the major problems in the fusion welding of ceramics is the control of cracking caused by thermal stresses. A previous solution has been to provide supplementary heating of a broader zone around the weld area with halogen lamps, so that no thermal stresses high enough to cause cracking are reached. However, this heating device suffers mainly from two drawbacks : the space required and the incapacity of measuring any temperature with infrared pyrometer. In this study, the process has been improved by using uniquely the laser. Therefore, preheating and welding depend on two parameters : power and position of the focal plane. The feasability of such a process has been shown with two types of laser : a 3,5 kW class CO2 and a 300 W class YAG. Since no significant difference in microstructure, vacuum-tight, penetration depth and strength of the weld joint were seen between these two ways, this technique has made laser welding of ceramics more versatile for industrial applications. |
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