Laser Welding

 

Morning all.

I hope the weekend treated you all well and the snow didn’t spoil your plans.

 One of the most common questions we get asked on site by the technicians is regarding laser welding.

 How it’s performed?

Laser welding is a commercial process used to weld a wide range of materials. The beam is focused towards the joint which causes the materials to change from solid to liquid state. Upon cooling it returns to a solid state.

Why it’s used?

Precision

•  Precise energy input
•  Minimum heat-affected zone
•  Welds can be sited in close proximity to sensitive components or structures
•  Non - sticky melt

Flexibilty

• Contactless welding
• Minimum heat-effected zone
• No tool wear
• No mechanical load

Quality

• Contactless welding
• Gas-tight weld
• No contamination by particles
• Perfect Appearance
• Highly reproducible

And here’s a video to show you how it’s done and why this process will never come in to the repair industry.

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Regards

Andy