Aeronautical structural aluminum welding using fiber laser

• Grant number: 07/03910-7
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: October 01, 2007
• End date: November 15, 2009
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Aerospace Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Rudimar Riva
• Grantee: Aline Gonçalves Capella
• Host Institution: Instituto de Estudos Avançados (IEAv). Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial (DCTA). Ministério da Defesa (Brasil). São José dos Campos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The objective this work is to study the viability of making complex geometries welds (in angle - double fillet) in aeronautic aluminium using a high-power fiber laser. The results will allow the construction of a process data basis to be used in the definition of a larger project in partnership with Embraer, for introduce this technology in the process of aeronautic structures.