Illustration of welding method of energy storage lithium battery

Which welding techniques can be used for connecting battery cells?

Brass (CuZn37) test samples are used for the quantitative comparison of the welding techniques, as this metal can be processed by all three welding techniques. At the end of the presented work, the suitability of resistance spot, ultrasonic and laser beam welding for connecting battery cells is evaluated.

Can laser beam welding reduce electrical losses between lithium-ion cells?

In the course of developing high performance battery systems, which consist of over a hundred single cells, the energy efficiency still needs to be increased. One promising measure concerning this purpose is to reduce the electrical losses of contacts between the lithium-ion cells using laser beam welding.

Can laser welding be used for electric vehicle battery manufacturing?

There are many parts that need to be connected in the battery system, and welding is often the most effective and reliable connection method. Laser welding has the advantages of non-contact, high energy density, accurate heat input control, and easy automation, which is considered to be the ideal choice for electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

How do you Weld a battery?

The search was then performed using Uppsala University’s Library database and Google scholar which cover a wide range of articles and sources. Three methods for welding batteries were given in the template, being laser beam-, ultrasonic-, and resistance spot welding.

Why is laser welding used in power battery manufacturing?

Laser welding is an efficient and precise welding method using high energy density laser beam as heat source. Due to heat concentration, fast welding speed, small thermal effect, small welding deformation, easy to realize efficient automation and integration [15, 16, 17], it is more and more widely used in power battery manufacturing. Figure 1.

Which welding process is best for Li-ion battery applications?

The bonding interface eliminates metallurgical defects that commonly exist in most fusion welds such as porosity, hot-cracking, and bulk inter-metallic compounds. Therefore, it is often considered the best welding process for li-ion battery applications.