CORDIS · 919487 · FP7

PCPLAS Prediction and control of porosity in laser welding of non-ferrous metals

Coordinator: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY (CN)

Laser welding is a robust process for producing full penetration welds in steels. Welds in non-ferrous materials (such as Al and Ti), achieving acceptable weld quality is less straightforward. Of particular concern is porosity formation in the deep penetration. Achieving low levels of porosity in a reproducible way is currently preventing acceptance of laser welding in the aerospace and to some extent, in the automotive industries, in spite of the economic and manufacturing benefits. The porosity problem in laser welds is well documented in published literature but it is often very difficult …

EU contribution
€15k
Total cost
€15k
Period
2013-10-10 → 2014-10-09
Framework
Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013)
Funding scheme
MC-IIFR
Status
CLOSED

About Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013)

The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) ran from 2007 to 2013 and was the EU's main research-funding instrument of that period. It mobilised roughly €50 billion across cooperation projects, ERC frontier grants, Marie Curie fellowships, capacity-building actions and Euratom research. FP7 closed to new calls in 2013 but its projects continued for years after under their original grant agreements.

EU contribution: €15k awarded to the consortium. The project runs over approximately 1 year from 2013-10-10 to 2014-10-09.

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Frequently asked questions

Who funds this research project?
This project is funded by the European Union through the Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013) programme, under the MC-IIFR funding scheme.
What is the EU contribution?
The European Commission contributes €15k toward a total project budget of €15k.
Which EU programme funds it?
The project is funded under Seventh Framework Programme (2007–2013).
Who coordinates the project?
The project is coordinated by TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY (CN).
What is the project timeline?
The project runs from 2013-10-10 to 2014-10-09 — approximately 1 year.
Where can I find the full project record?
The complete record — partners, deliverables, publications and news — is published on CORDIS under project ID 919487.