Abstract
A novel approach to simulating the dominant dynamic processes present during concentrated energy beam welding of metals is presented. A model for the transient behaviour of the front keyhole wall is developed. It is assumed that keyhole propagation is dominated by evaporation-recoil-driven melt expulsion from the beam interaction zone. Results from the model show keyhole instabilities consistent with experimental observations of metal welding, metal cutting and ice welding.
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