Solving Porosity Issues in Electric Vehicle Aluminum Battery Tray Production with Laser Hybrid GMAW
The presentation is focused on research completed on the joining of aluminum alloys and structures used in battery tray production for electric vehicles. The information covers the challenges with porosity formation and the testing completed to find a solution using Laser Hybrid GMAW technology.
Wesley Doneth – Fronius USA LLC (wholly owned subsidiary of Fronius International GmbH)
Highly Productive Laser Welding of Battery Trays, Fuel Cells, Hair Pins, Cap-can and Battery Contacts
Welding speeds are often the limit for the productivity of a laser welding station. Laser welding battery trays, particularly 6XXX alloys that require filler wire to prevent hot cracking, the welding speed can be increased by adding an oscillating function and using smaller spots with tactile welding optics. For other battery applications without additional wire such as fuel cells, chillers, busbars, and hairpins. There are developments in a new, very compact scanner device. This pre-focused, very precise scanner head with a fast Z-shifter enables oscillation or “jumps” at a frequency of up to 1 kHz. It is now possible to add and arrange multiple heads (and lasers) to suit the application within one laser station. The talk explains the optics and shows application case studies.
Jason Woolley – Scansonic
Fronius USA LLC (wholly owned subsidiary of Fronius International GmbH)
AWS member for 28 years with over 20 years in arc welding technology experience with a focus on automotive welding challenges Currently Regional Strategic Product Manager for Fronius USA/ Fronius International with a focus on industrial welding systems and technology solutions
Scansonic
Jason Woolley is a Managing Director with Scansonic, a global company specializing in Laser welding, brazing, cutting and hardening optics. Mr. Woolley has over 30 years’ experience working in the laser industry with a specific concentration in laser process development for the automotive sector. With expertise in Powertrain and Body in White, Mr. Woolley has helped to deliver over 300 laser welding systems throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
Sessions | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
Workshops | $499 | $599 |
Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
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One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
*Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership. |
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