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Laser Beam Welding: Process Parameters, Keyhole Mode, and Automotive Steel

Technical guide to laser beam welding (LBW). Covers conduction vs keyhole mode, CO₂ and fibre laser comparison, beam focusing, weld geometry, porosity, and automotive tailor-welded blank applications.