What is Electron beam welding?

Electron beam welding (EBW) is a machine controlled process carried out in a vacuum chamber.

A focused beam of electrons, velocity approaching 0.5 times the speed of light strike the work piece, instantly vaporising the metal and generating the processes characteristic “key hole”. This results in an extremely narrow deep penetrating weld, giving a high integrity joint with minimal distortion and heat input.

The ability to control the Electron beam by adjusting power and focus settings enables penetration depths to be set from 0.01mm to 10.00mm (max for EBE Ltd 3Kw machines).

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Operating with over 30 years experience, Electron Beam Engineering Ltd provides a bespoke electron beam welding service to a range of industries

Why use Electron beam welding?

Low heat input for welded parts
Minimal distortion
High depth to width ratio
Narrow heat affected zone
No added filler materials
Welds up to 95% of strength of the base material
Vacuum environment eliminates impurities
Precise control of penetration and repeatability
Welding of metals with dissimilar melting points
Parts require minimal post weld machining

Operating versatile machines, Electron Beam Engineering Ltd has the capacity to produce prototypes or large production batches. This allows customers to produce new products while keeping development costs down. EBE Ltd guarantees excellent quality, flexible delivery and competitive prices.