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Morphology of Fumes from Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding of X5CrNi18-10 Stainless Steel.
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- Morphology of Fumes from Hybrid Laser-Arc Welding of X5CrNi18-10 Stainless Steel.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Stainless steels are widely used across many industrial sectors, including the fabrication of welded structures. The most common methods for joining these materials are arc welding processes. Increasing demands for higher weld quality and process efficiency have led to a growing adoption of laser-based technologies in industry. One of the most frequently applied techniques is hybrid laser-arc welding (HLAW), which combines two heat sources-the laser beam and the electric arc-acting simultaneously. For new, innovative joining technologies, a critical factor in their implementation is their impact on the environment and human health. This article presents the results of a study on the morphology of fumes emitted during the HLAW of X5CrNi18-10 (1.4301) stainless steel. Laser diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize the fume morphology. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified welding fumes as a carcinogenic agent to humans. The results revealed that more than 20% of particles generated during hybrid welding belong to the most hazardous fraction, as they can penetrate beyond the laryngeal region. These particles exhibit a homogeneous elemental distribution, with the chromium content standing at approximately 20% and nickel nearly 10%.
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