A Study on the Weldability of S45C Medium Carbon Steel for Machine Structural Use by Nd:YAG Laser

S45C 기계구조용 중탄소강의 Nd:YAG Laser용접성에 관한 연구

  • 방한서 (조선대학교 공과대학 선박해양공학과) ;
  • 김영표 (조선대학교 공과대학 선박해양공학과 대학원) ;
  • 일본명 (대판대학 접합과학연구소)
  • Published : 2001.10.01

Abstract

This paper describes the weldability of JIS S45C medium carbon steel (same material with KS SM45C and SAE 1045) for machine structural use by Nd:YAG laser. This material have a limitation to the industrial application in spite of good mechanical characteristics. This is due to its difficult welding work from high carbon contents. We therefore have investigated laser weldability of this material to extend the application of medium carbon steel. The results of this study provide application possibility of Nd:YAG laser welding for medium carbon steel.

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