COMPONENT, LASER-WELDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LASER-WELDED JOINT

摘要

A component (1) comprising a first body (10), a second body (12) and a weld seam (14) is disclosed. The first body (10) and the second body (12) are preferably made from stainless steel. The weld seam (14) has a main section (16) which adjoins both the first body (10) and the second body (12) so that a rigid joint between the first body (10) and the second body (12) is established. The weld seam (14) further has an end section (18) which adjoins the first body (10) and has a free end (20) which is spaced apart from the second body (12). In addition, a laser welding apparatus (3) and a method for manufacturing a laser-welded joint are disclosed.