What are the advantages of electron beam welding
Electron beam welding is a fusion welding process that uses a beam of high velocity electrons to produce a weld. It can achieve excellent weld depth as well as precise control – from 0.001 inches to 2 inches and more, all the while having very high depth-to-width ratio, allowing for deep and extremely narrow affected zones, thus minimizing material shrinkage and distortion and allowing welds to be made in close proximity to components that are heat sensitive. Electron Beam welds are also very strong and can maintain up to 95% of the strength of the base materials. Because it takes place in a vacuum environment, this type of welding has a high purity level, resulting in extremely clean welds which makes it ideal for joining a wide range of metal alloys. Its versatility makes Electron Beam welding perfect for joining refractory and dissimilar metals which would not be weldable using the conventional welding process. Our CNC controlled welders ensure meticulous control and repeatability at feed rates from 1 to 200 inches per minute.