Kikuchi H, Kurotani T, Kaketani M, Hiraguchi H, Hirose H, Yoneyama T. Effect of laser irradiation conditions on the laser welding strength of cobalt-chromium and gold alloys.
J Oral Sci 2011;
53:301-5. [PMID:
21959656 DOI:
10.2334/josnusd.53.301]
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Abstract
Using tensile tests, this study investigated differences in the welding strength of casts of cobalt-chromium and gold alloys resulting from changes in the voltage and pulse duration in order to clarify the optimum conditions of laser irradiation for achieving favorable welding strength. Laser irradiation was performed at voltages of 150 V and 170 V with pulse durations of 4, 8, and 12 ms. For cobalt-chromium and gold alloys, it was found that a good welding strength could be achieved using a voltage of 170 V, a pulse duration of 8 ms, and a spot diameter of 0.5 mm. However, when the power density was set higher than this, defects tended to occur, suggesting the need for care when establishing welding conditions.
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