Future Automotive Laser Welding Applications

Whilst it is predicted that the above automotive laser welding applications will grow, in some cases, at a substantial rate, there are other components and materials that will benefit from the advantages of laser welding. Listed below are some of the topics where laser welding is poised to make an industrial impact:

Pressed components to hydroformed tubes or extrusions Production of tailored hydroformed tubes or other stiffened structures consisting of welded sheet Production of node structures in aluminium alloy castings/extrusions or extrusions/extrusions Welding of magnesium alloy components

The success of these applications will ultimately depend on the weight, performance and cost advantages that can be demonstrated for high volume manufacturing scenarios.