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A Review on Laser-Assisted Joining of Aluminium Alloys to Other Metals

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Abstract

Modern industry requires different advanced metallic alloys with specific properties since conventional steels cannot cover all requirements. Aluminium alloys are becoming more popular, due to their low weight, high corrosion resistance, and relatively high strength. They possess respectable electrical conductivity, and their application extends to the energy sector. There is a high demand in joining aluminium alloys with other metals, such as steels, copper, and titanium. The joining of two or more metals is challenging, due to formation of the intermetallic compound (IMC) layer with excessive brittleness. High differences in the thermophysical properties cause distortions, cracking, improper dilution, and numerous weld imperfections, having an adverse effect on strength. Laser beam as a high concentration energy source is an alternative welding method for highly conductive metals, with significant improvement in productivity, compared to conventional joining processes. It may provide lower heat input and reduce the thickness of the IMC layer. The laser beam can be combined with arc-forming hybrid processes for wider control over thermal cycle. Apart from the IMC layer thickness, there are many other factors that have a strong effect on the weld integrity; their optimisation and innovation is a key to successfully delivering high-quality joints.

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  1. Mys, I., and Schmidt, M. (2006, January 21–26). Laser Micro Welding of Copper and Aluminu. Proceedings of the Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, San Jose, CA, USA.
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Authors
Bunaziv, I., Akselsen, O. M., Ren, X., Nyhus, B., Eriksson, M., & Gulbrandsen-Dahl, S.
Affiliations
  • SINTEF Industry (NO)
  • SINTEF Manufacturing (NO)
Corresponding author
Bunaziv, Ivan
Venue
Metals
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2021-10-21
Volume
11
Issue
11
Pages
1680
ISSN
2075-4701 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3205518225
Cited by
48
References
178
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 14 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 10
FWCI
3.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Metals (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
  • SFI Manufacturing
  • Norges Forskningsråd
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Keywords
laser welding, aluminum alloys, dissimilar metal joining, intermetallic compound layer, laser-arc hybrid welding, aluminum-steel joints, aluminum-copper joints, weld integrity, heat input

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