Development of the Hybrid Laser Welding Carriage for Shipbuilding

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  • Shin, J.H. (Hyundai Industrial Research Institute (HIRI) of R&D Division, HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.) ;
  • Lee, Y.S. (Hyundai Industrial Research Institute (HIRI) of R&D Division, HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.) ;
  • Ryu, S.H. (Hyundai Industrial Research Institute (HIRI) of R&D Division, HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.) ;
  • Sung, H.J. (Hyundai Industrial Research Institute (HIRI) of R&D Division, HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.)
  • 신정현 (현대중공업 산업기술연구소) ;
  • 이윤식 (현대중공업 산업기술연구소) ;
  • 류상훈 (현대중공업 산업기술연구소) ;
  • 성희준 (현대중공업 산업기술연구소)
  • Published : 2008.09.30

Abstract

Hybrid laser welding technology is a good process to reduce a thermal distortion and increase the productivity. However, it requires a high investment and a massive modification of the fabrication line such as a gantry system, milling machine for the edge preparation, high power laser system and weld machine. Therefore the development of an economical laser welding system is a crucial point to apply this system in shipbuilding yard. In this study, a portable hybrid laser welding carriage was developed for I-butt joint without edge milling. It is expected that the carriage type system could reduce investment cost.

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