Laser Beam Welding of Ku Band Waveguides for Communication Satellites
International Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference (IMOC)
        
          27.-30. August
        
          Águas de Lindoia
        
          2017
      
    
    
    
    
  
    Type: Konferenzbeitrag
  
  
    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.