The use of laser welding in the kilowatt range in the automotive industry began in the early 1980's and more recently has grown at a rapid rate. Automobile transmissions components account for a good deal of the applications, but tailored blanks, torque converters, mufflers, catalytic converters and other applications are also sharing in this highly productive process. The laser process is being considered for almost all automobile components requiring welds.
| Number of Pages : | 21 |
| Published : | 06/01/1996 |
