Electron beam welding
Overview
Due to it’s ability to produce a zero contamination, deeper and narrower weld than conventional methods, electron beam welding (EBW) minimises distortion and can weld a large variety of dissimilar metals. CNC control of a ’steerable’ electron beam ensures that all parameters are repeatable.
Advantages
- Accuracy and repeatability
- Narrow weld
Used on
- Engine cases
- Thrust links
- Large fabricated skins