Laser Beam Welding of Ku Band Waveguides for Communication Satellites
Proc. International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference (IMOC)
          
          2017
      
    
  
    Type: Zeitschriftenaufsatz (reviewed)
  
  
    Abstract    
      
          Delivery time of products for satellite payloads is increasingly becoming a key competitive factor for companies in the relevant industry sector. This paper discusses a new approach of joining standard waveguide segments such as flanges, bends and straight segments. With the combination of using both a pulsed laser system and wire freed drive along with a special holding mechanism, a complex aluminum waveguide for the Ku band was welded. Measurement showed that the electrical performance exceeds the requirements.