METHOD OF LASER BEAM REMOTE WELDING OF MULTI-PARTS WITHOUT RIGID CLAMPING

摘要

A process for welding a plurality of parts in a single production run includes arranging separate components of each part along an axis of rotation, to form a stack having first and second ends. The first and second ends of the stack are gripped using a tool, and sufficient force is applied to maintain the components in stacked arrangement. The stack is rotated about the axis of rotation and laser welding is performed along a plurality of weld lines, each weld line for welding together the separate components of one part. In particular, using a remote laser-welding tool, a plurality of tack welds are applied along each weld line to hold together the components of the separate parts. Subsequently a circular weld is formed along each weld line, thereby consuming the plurality of tack welds and forming each part of the plurality of parts.