Features of the process of laser welding of cast iron with steel

The article presents the results of research on laser welding of cast iron with steel on a robotic laser technological complex. A system of technical vision for precision focusing of laser radiation on the joint of welded elements is presented, which provides control of the movement of the laser beam along the welded joint and adjustment of the radiation power, depending on the temperature of the joint. The welding process is carried out in a protective atmosphere of inert gases. Rough guidance of the beam is carried out by the robotic complex until the point "start of welding"falls into the field of view of the technical vision system, which is built into the process head. Precision positioning of the beam focus on the seam is provided by turning the focusing lens to a certain angle by a piezo actuator. The results of metallographic studies of the welded seam of cast iron and steel are presented