Standfuss, J.J.StandfussStamm, U.U.StammBretschneider, J.J.BretschneiderKirchhoff, G.G.KirchhoffBrenner, B.B.Brenner2022-03-122022-03-122013https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/383251Laser beam welding as an innovative welding technology is more and more used for powertrain parts (figure 1). Especially for parts like differentials the joining of ring gear with cast iron housings by laser beam welding allows significant cost and weight saving compared to conventional screwing.en621conference paper