The present invention relates generally to laser welding in the manufacture of sheet metal components, such as for example automobile components. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process and a system for forming a localized anti-corrosion surface layer along a laser welded joint (weld bead), subsequent to the laser welding together of sheet metal plates having an anti-corrosion surface layer pre-coat.

A system may be configured to manufacture a layered cage of a trim. Some embodiments may additively manufacture, in each of a plurality of layers, a plurality of channels each having a cross section such that an amount of the layers satisfies a criterion, the cross section being defined by vertical walls, angular portions that extend from the walls, and a shaped top and/or bottom intersecting with angular portions. And the channels of one of the layers may not intersect with any other channel of any other layer of the cage.

A system may be configured to manufacture a layered cage of a trim. Some embodiments may additively manufacture, in each of a plurality of layers, a plurality of channels each having a cross section such that an amount of the layers satisfies a criterion, the cross section being defined by vertical walls, angular portions that extend from the walls, and a shaped top and/or bottom intersecting with angular portions. And the channels of one of the layers may not intersect with any other channel of any other layer of the cage.

A processing system includes: a processing apparatus for processing an object; a rotation apparatus for rotating a holding part holding the object; a movement apparatus for moving at least one of the processing apparatus and the holding part; a measurement apparatus for measuring at least a part of the object held by the holding part; and a control apparatus for controlling the movement apparatus and the rotation apparatus based on a measured result by the measurement apparatus to rotate the holding part and to move at least one of the processing apparatus and the holding part

A 3D printing system uses lasers for manufacturing parts in metal additive manufacturing, such as powder-bed fusion. The lasers may be arranged on a dome-shaped structure, vertically above powdered metal. The dome-shaped structure, and arrangement of the lasers on the dome-shaped structure, permits a higher density of the lasers to be packaged onto the 3D printing system and increases a utilization of the lasers during manufacturing. Mirror(s) allow the lasers to be selectively, and individually, steered towards particular locations within the powdered metal in which the parts are manufactured. Lens(es) may actuate to adjust a spot size of laser beams emitted by the lasers. Imaging sensor(s) may also monitor the powdered metal, such as a melt pool of the powdered metal, for feedback and use in driving and steering the lasers.

A 3D printing system uses lasers for manufacturing parts in metal additive manufacturing, such as powder-bed fusion. The lasers may be arranged on a dome-shaped structure, vertically above powdered metal. The dome-shaped structure, and arrangement of the lasers on the dome-shaped structure, permits a higher density of the lasers to be packaged onto the 3D printing system and increases a utilization of the lasers during manufacturing. Mirror(s) allow the lasers to be selectively, and individually, steered towards particular locations within the powdered metal in which the parts are manufactured. Lens(es) may actuate to adjust a spot size of laser beams emitted by the lasers. Imaging sensor(s) may also monitor the powdered metal, such as a melt pool of the powdered metal, for feedback and use in driving and steering the lasers.

Methods and apparatuses for additive manufacturing are described. A method for additive manufacturing may include exposing a layer of material on a build surface to one or more projections of laser energy including at least one line laser having a substantially linear shape. The intensity of the line laser may be modulated so as to cause fusion of the layer of material according to a desired pattern as the one or more projections of laser energy are scanned across the build surface.

Apparatuses, systems, and/or methods for providing an induction heating system are disclosed. The induction heating system includes an induction power supply and an induction heating tool configured to receive induction-type power from the induction power supply through one or more ports. The ports may be part of the induction power supply and/or an associated junction box. The induction heating tool may include a heating coil attached to one or more plugs via one or more cables. The ports of the induction power supply and/or junction box are configured to receive the plugs of the induction heating tool. A communication device may be positioned adjacent the ports. The communication device may be configured to read data from one or more memory devices of the induction heating tool (e.g., in/on the plugs) via close proximity communication.

Apparatuses, systems, and/or methods for providing an induction heating system are disclosed. The induction heating system includes an induction power supply and an induction heating tool configured to receive induction-type power from the induction power supply through one or more ports. The ports may be part of the induction power supply and/or an associated junction box. The induction heating tool may include a heating coil attached to one or more plugs via one or more cables. The ports of the induction power supply and/or junction box are configured to receive the plugs of the induction heating tool. A communication device may be positioned adjacent the ports. The communication device may be configured to read data from one or more memory devices of the induction heating tool (e.g., in/on the plugs) via close proximity communication.

A turbocharger shaft includes a connection portion at a connection with a wheel of the turbocharger. The shaft includes a stainless steel cladding at least along one or more grooves of the connection portion to reduce the risk of cold cracking and bending fatigue.