Energy Sector Welding

Innovative joining technology for reliable power generation and distribution

Welding plays a critical role in many areas of the energy sector. Whether it's generating power in wind turbines, transporting energy through pipelines, or storing energy in LNG tanks, welding is used to join entire assemblies or individual components.

With our innovative solutions, even the most demanding welding tasks can be solved efficiently and sustainably. One example is the ability to combine different welding processes into a hybrid process to make the most of the strengths of each process.

Our Solutions for Welding in the Energy Industry

 

Hand-guided laser welding

  • Efficient joining of thin sheets with minimal distortion
  • Faster process speed compared to MIG, MAG and TIG
  • High precision and low heat input results in less distortion
  • Allows welding of steel, aluminum, nickel-based alloys, titanium and copper
 

Thin Sheet Metal Welding in Body Construction

  • Resistance spot welding with a thickness of 3 mm
  • Simulation of body welding processes
 

Efficient, High-performance Processes for Joining Large, Thick-walled Structures

  • High-performance joining process for large, thick-walled structures (up to 450 mm)
 

Laser Hybrid and Narrow Gap Submerged Arc Welding for Thick-walled Steel Structures

  • Large weld depth reduces the number of weld passes
  • Reduction of thermal stress
  • No need to rework the root of the weld

Case Study: Multi-Wire Submerged Arc Welding of Large-Diameter Pipes (SMS group)

 

Multi-Wire Submerged Arc Welding of Large-Diameter Pipes

Your contact at Fraunhofer IPK

 

We would be happy to discuss your challenge with you and present our solutions. Let us advise you without obligation.

 

With the help of applied research, we develop solutions along the entire industrial value chain.

 

Your contact:

Dr. Sergej Gook

Research scientist

Phone +49 30 39006-375