Non-Vacuum Electron Beam Welders
Electron beam welding is a popular welding technique that utilizes high-velocity electrons to melt and join metals together. This form of welding has been around since the 1950s and is still widely used today. It is most commonly used when joining metal components together because of its accuracy, high speed and excellent welding quality. Electron beam welding is often used on exotic or expensive materials that are difficult to weld or have stringent requirements for welding quality.
Non-vacuum electron beam welding (EBW) is a welding process that does not require a vacuum chamber and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Non-vacuum EBW is often used for applications in which very thin metal sheets need to be joined together. It typically uses a low-cost, closed-loop system to make sure the welding is accurately and repeatably controlled. Non-vacuum EBW systems usually come with two parts – a power source and an optical system.
The power source for non-vacuum EBW is usually a diode pumped laser in order to provide the necessary heat for welding. This laser is then run through a focusing lens in order to concentrate the beam into a thin and intense beam of electrons. The beam is then directed through the optical system, which is composed of an objective, imaging lens, and a shuttering system. The objective lens focuses the beam onto the workpiece, and the imaging lens ensures that the focal point of the beam is always accurately positioned. The shutter system is then used to control the beam and precisely time the welding process.
Since non-vacuum EBW doesn’t require any type of vacuum chamber, it makes the process simpler to set up and provides greater flexibility in terms of where the welding can take place. Additionally, the cost of the welding process is also typically lower than with other welding methods. This type of welding is also advantageous for welding materials that are sensitive to contaminants, since it does not draw in air and therefore does not expose the workpiece to any external contaminants.
Non-vacuum electron beam welding is a highly accurate, safe and cost-effective way of welding thin metal components. It can be used to join various types of metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel, nickel, and titanium, as well as alloys of these metals. It is an ideal choice for welding delicate parts that require precision due to its beam focusing system and shutter control. In addition, non-vacuum EBW is often used in automotive, aerospace, and nuclear applications due to its extreme accuracy and repeatability.
