Case Study: Transmission Laser Welding of a Filter University Of Warwick

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Bryden, B. G., author.

Conference Name:

Future Car Congress (2002-06-03 : Hyatt Crystal City, Virginia, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2002

Summary:

The Transmission laser welding is a relatively new method of joining thermoplastic materials. A laser beam in the near infrared region of the spectrum will pass through thermoplastics yet will be absorbed into additives in the material such as pigments, bulk fillers and strengthening media. This case study has used a relatively new type of laser, a high power direct diode laser array to weld two halves of a filter for the automotive sector. The welding methodology used for the filter is discussed; results showed no failures in the welded joint with typical burst pressures of 400-psi being recorded against a safe operating pressure requirement of 175-psi. The process is being implemented for production of the filter in the coming year

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Publisher Number:

2002-01-1952

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license