The article discusses the basics of key-hole welding, melt-in welding, hybrid laser welding (laser + GMA) and laser welding with filler metal feeding as well as presents laser welding process applications in various industries. In addition, the article discusses advantages and disadvantages of laser welding as well as presents typical laser welding-related imperfections and possibilities of the real-time monitoring of laser welding process quality.

doi: 10.17729/ebis.2019.6/4