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Process Robustness of Laser Braze-Welded AlCu Connectors
Schmalen, Pascal Guy; Plapper, Peter; Cai, Wayne
2016In SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, 5 (1)
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Keywords :
Laser; welding; Aluminum; Copper; brazing; battery
Abstract :
[en] Laser welding of dissimilar metals such as Aluminum and Copper, which is required for Li-ion battery joining, is challenging due to the inevitable formation of the brittle and high electrical-resistant intermetallic compounds. Recent research has shown that by using a novel technology, called laser braze-welding, the Al-Cu intermetallics can be minimized to achieve superior mechanical and electrical joint performance. This paper investigates the robustness of the laser braze-welding process. Three product and process categories, i.e. choice of materials, joint configurations, and process conditions, are studied. It is found that in-process effects such as sample cleanness and shielding gas fluctuations have a minor influence on the process robustness. Furthermore, many pre-process effects, e.g. design changes such as multiple layers or anodized base material can be successfully welded by process adaption. The minimization of the interface gap is identified as the most significant influence of process stability. The specimen were validated by mechanical lap shear tests and metallographic analysis.
Disciplines :
Materials science & engineering
Author, co-author :
Schmalen, Pascal Guy ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Plapper, Peter
Cai, Wayne;  General Motors Co.
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Process Robustness of Laser Braze-Welded AlCu Connectors
Alternative titles :
[lb] Prozess Robusthët vun Laserlëitgeschweeßten AlCu Connectiounen
Publication date :
May 2016
Journal title :
SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
Focus Area :
Physics and Materials Science
FnR Project :
FNR10155468 - Closed-loop Control Of The Laser-braze Welding Process Of Dissimilar Materials, 2015 (01/09/2015-14/03/2019) - Pascal Guy Schmalen
Commentary :
This work is supported by the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) in Luxembourg under grant no. AFR 10155468.
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