Influence of Laser Power on Droplet Transfer Behavior and Spatter in Laser-MIG Hybrid Welding of Aluminum Alloy

Yuhao Zhang; Hui Chen; Ce Yang; Jujin Huang; Xu Zhao

doi:10.3788/LOP202259.1714005

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