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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract ABSTRACT In this paper, the fatigue behavior of laser welds in lap-shear specimens of non-galvanized SAE J2340 300Y high strength low alloy ...

Figure 1. Various test samples that have been laser welded in an applications lab (a) and a low-density polyethylene fluid container welded with a diode laser system (b). Direct welding of plastics is ...