Welding Fundamentals and Processes
Design Considerations for Electron Beam Welding[1]
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Published:2011
Abstract
Electron beam welding (EBW) can produce deep, narrow, and almost parallel-sided welds with low total heat input and relatively narrow heat-affected zones in a wide variety of common and exotic metals. This article focuses on essential parameters of EBW, namely, weld and surface geometry, part configuration, melt-zone configuration, weld atmosphere (vacuum and nonvacuum), and joint design. It describes various aspects considered in EBW of thin and thick metal sections and poorly accessible joints. An overview of scanning and joint tracking techniques for inspection of electron beam-welded joints is also included. The article concludes with discussions on EBW defects, the...
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Member Sign InKenn Lachenberg, Patrick Hochanadel, John Elmer, Design Considerations for Electron Beam Welding, Welding Fundamentals and Processes, Vol 6A, ASM Handbook, Edited By T. Lienert, T. Siewert, S. Babu, V. Acoff, ASM International, 2011, p 522–539, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005614
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