Laser Welding
Laser welding offers extremely precise welds with deep penetration and low overall heat input.
Our lasers utilize a 1,060nm infrared beam up to 2kW in power to fuse stainless steel, inconel, aluminum, and low-carbon steel.
How Laser Welding Works
A focused, near-infrared laser beam is directed nearly perpendicularly to a weld joint. The extremely high radiative power density rapidly melts the metal within the laser spot. Filler rod and wire can be added to welds to improve weld metallurgy and weld geometry.
Key Features
• Low Heat Input: Even for thick sections, laser welding only melts a small cross section of metal at a time and welds with a high travel speed, minimizing heat transfer to surrounding metal.
• Precise Weld Geometry: Laser welding is capable of producing extremely deep, narrow welds with superior heating and cooling rates that can minimize the precipitation of alloy components in highly alloyed metals. Laser welding can also fill beveled joints much like traditional welding processes using filler rod.
• Robust Process Parameters: Laser welding is often far more forgiving compared to traditional MIG, TIG, and other arc welding processes. It can deliver superior welds with looser control of welding procedure parameters.
Technical Specifications
• Laser Source: 2kW 1,060nm Laser.
• Oscillation Type: Up to 4mm beam wobble pattern.
• Penetration Depth: Up to 6mm of penetration in stainless steel in a single pass.
• Welding Modes: Capable of keyhole and conduction welding.
Applications
• Pipe Welding: Welding pressurized pipes and flanges.
• Structural Welding: Welding nickel super alloys.
• Automotive Applications: Joining thin sheet aluminum and stainless steel.
• Precision Repairs: Repairs of fine tubing and joints.