Abstract:Laser welding of polymers is a very popular industrial joining process, creating joints with good mechanical performance. However, the implementation of optimized laser welding processes is still quite limited since most industrial applications adopt an empirical approach to adjust the process parameters. The current work provides a summary of new findings on the subject of laser joining of polymers, describing the key operation modes of this joining method, its process parameters and how they affect the joint… Show more
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