Behler, K.K.BehlerBeyer, E.E.BeyerImhoff, R.R.Imhoff2022-03-082022-03-081990https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/317374In this paper some examples are discussed concerning overlap and butt welding of uncoated and zinc-coated plates with a typical thickness between 0.7 and 2 mm. The advantages of welding with polarized laser beam is discussed. An example for on-line process control is explained.encar body weldingFlexibilitätflexibility overlapped metal sheetshigh welding speedhohe SchweißgeschwindigkeitKarosserieschweißenlaser radiationLaserstrahlungSchweißnähteseamsüberlappte Metallbleche621conference paper