Research and development status of laser micro-welding of aluminum-copper dissimilar metals: A review

S Yan, Z Li, L Song, Y Zhang, S Wei - Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In the microelectronics industry, the high thermal and electrical conductivity of copper (Cu),
the low volume density and the high efficiency of aluminum (Al) are extremely attractive. The …

A review: laser welding of dissimilar materials (Al/Fe, Al/Ti, Al/Cu)—methods and techniques, microstructure and properties

S Kuryntsev - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Modern structural engineering is impossible without the use of materials and structures with
high strength and low specific weight. This work carries out a quantitative and qualitative …

In-depth evaluation of laser-welded similar and dissimilar material tab-to-busbar electrical interconnects for electric vehicle battery pack

N Kumar, I Masters, A Das - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2021 - Elsevier
A recent increase in the use of electric vehicles demands an efficient and faster joining
process for making electrical interconnects within the battery pack. The choice of tab and …

A review of laser welding for aluminium and copper dissimilar metals

B Ma, X Gao, Y Huang, PP Gao, Y Zhang - Optics & Laser Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Dissimilar metal composite structures have been used in a wide range of applications to
meet the requirements of lightness, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of processing parameters for pulsed laser welding of dissimilar metal interconnects

NT Tien, YL Lo, MM Raza, CY Chen, CP Chiu - Optics & Laser Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
An experimental and numerical investigation is performed into the optimal processing
parameters for the fabrication of aluminum and copper dissimilar lap joints using a pulsed …

[HTML][HTML] Acoustic cavitation-induced microstructure evolution in ultrasonically brazed Al/Cu joints using Zn-Al alloy fillers

D Zhao, D Li, Y Xiao, M Li, W Chen - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Tailoring the phase constitutions of the interfacial reaction layers under the assistance of
ultrasonic vibration is a convenient method to fabricate high-strength Al/Cu brazing joints. In …

Utilising blue laser over infrared laser to enhance control of penetration depth and weld strength for producing electric vehicle battery interconnects

S Dhara, M Finuf, M Zediker, I Masters, A Barai… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper focuses on a comparison of mechanical and metallurgical behaviours of lap
joints welded by a blue laser system (at∼ 450 nm wavelength) and infrared (IR) laser …

Seam properties of overlap welding strategies from copper to aluminum using green laser radiation for battery tab connections in electric vehicles

F Kaufmann, M Strugulea, C Höltgen, S Roth… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Laser beam welding of metals has progressed dramatically over the last years mainly
arising from joining applications in the field of electromobility. Allowing the flexible …

[HTML][HTML] Dual-mode laser beam welding of similar and dissimilar material tab-to-busbar for electric vehicle battery pack

N Kumar, VV Pamarthi, C Harris, E Burbidge… - Journal of Advanced …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalation in electric vehicle (EV) adoption necessitates advanced laser joining
techniques for critical battery pack components. However, using a standard Gaussian single …

Hybrid laser welding and brazing for controlling intermetallic compounds in Al/Cu dissimilar joint

W Du, X Huang, M Zheng, R Xiao, J Xu… - Optics & Laser …, 2025 - Elsevier
Micro-welding of Al and Cu foils is increasing used in various industries, particularly in the
production of battery components for electric vehicles. However, direct fusion welding of Al …