Effect of Laser Welding Properties on Ti/Al Dissimilar Thin Sheets – A Review

Authors: K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N.M. Nagarajan

Abstract:

Laser beam welding is an important joining technique for Titanium/Aluminum thin sheet alloys with their increasing applications in aerospace, aircraft, automotive, electronics and other industries. In this paper the research and progress in laser welding of Ti/Al thin sheets are critically reviewed from different perspectives. Some important aspects such as microstructure, metallurgical defects and mechanical properties in weldments are discussed. Also the recent progress in laser welding of Ti/Al dissimilar thin sheets to provide a basis for further research work is reported.

Keywords: Laser welding, Titanium/Aluminium sheets, microstructure, metallurgical defects and mechanical properties.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1097471

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