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There are 18 articles related to laser welding.
The number of global laser welding
applications has increased over the years
thanks to steady technology advancements. One
of those advancements, the disk laser—a
combination of a solid-state laser and a
semiconductor laser—has opened the door to
several new or improved joining applications.
www.thefabricator.com, 11/4/09
Remote laser welding is a fairly new kid on the block in terms of joining metal in North America. But it makes complete sense for those high-volume applications where resistance spot welding is used commonly.
By: Robert Mueller - The FABRICATOR®, 6/26/09
Laser welding doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be performed on the most basic of machines, including an everyday cutting system. This article presents an overview of laser welding, including the basic process, the types of lasers, and how to calculate costs associated with the process.
By: Dan Robinson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/24/09
High-power diode lasers are just beginning to make an impact on welding applications. They are also physically smaller than other lasers, and their initial capital cost is not as large as it might be for traditional welding lasers because diode lasers have fewer system components.
By: Sri Venkat - The FABRICATOR®, 10/14/08
When considering the keys to success of any laser welding manufacturing system, technical perfection isn’t enough. Many variables are involved in successful laser welding. Knowing the technical as well as the leadership and managerial aspects will help ensure that the process is being maximized in ...
By: David Havrilla - www.thefabricator.com, 7/15/08
Laser beam welding has evolved into a proven process, and like any proven manufacturing process, it should be matched with the application with the best-suited material and geometry.
By: Geoff Shannon - The FABRICATOR®, 4/15/08
Laser beam optimization is necessary to become or remain competitive in the laser welding industry. That is why it is important to become familiar with optimization devices that can help make the most of laser welding equipment. Training is crucial in operating such devices safely and properly.
By: Simon Engel - www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
ALAW 2007 was held April 17 to 19, in Plymouth, Mich. The second two days of the conference focused on laser technology in automotive research and applications and were geared mostly to manufacturing, production, product design, and R&D engineers.
Societal demands driving greater dependence on lase...
By: Kate Bachman, STAMPING Journal® Editor - The FABRICATOR®, 7/10/07
Which joining processes--laser welding, brazing, or adhesive bonding--are most suitable for different automotive product attributes and regions of an automobile? This article answers some of those questions.
By: Johnny Larsson - The FABRICATOR®, 5/8/07
Fiber lasers, which have been a hot topic in laser conferences for several years now, are finally starting to appear en masse in the industrial laser market. Fiber laser technology is driving power scaling (pulsed and continuous wave), wall-plug efficiency, and beam quality to new heights in a rapi...
By: Dr. Per Stenius, Joona Koponen, and William R. Wilson - The FABRICATOR®, 5/8/07
Translating any good idea into a practical innovation through research and development can require much persistence, dedicated effort, essential investment, and a long time. This article looks at three welding and joining innovations—hybrid laser arc welding, electron beam welding in air, and Na...
By: Elia Levi, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/7/06
Laser equipment specialists claim that an operator now can change the head for cutting up to 3/4-inch mild steel to welding 3-D parts in less than 15 minutes. So the laser cutting/welding equipment has made a technological leap to support the job shops looking to expand their capabilities. But how h...
By: Richard Green - The FABRICATOR®, 10/10/06
Nu-Way Industries Inc., Des Plaines, Ill., learned that remote laser welding demonstrates impressive advantages over traditional resistance and arc welding for its applications.
By: Steve Southwell and Robert Kloczkowski - The FABRICATOR®, 3/7/06
Evaluating the gas equipment you need to produce the shielding mixture you want for optimal laser hybrid welding is critical. Different shielding gases yield different results and should be considered carefully for your specific application.
By: Richard Green - The FABRICATOR®, 10/11/05
Although a firm grasp of laser physics, metallurgy, tooling and fixturing, weld process parameters, and part strength testing is necessary to implement laser technology in any manufacturing facility, it's also critical to think of other issues that will impact the success of your laser use. Some key...
By: David Havrilla - www.thefabricator.com, 9/13/05
Prototyping parts for projects with shorter lead times and meeting the automotive industry’s mass production needs were two large goals for Amtek more than a year ago. Amtek turned to laser welding to meet its goals.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/05
The ramming machine bores into the side of the new automobile at a speed of 50 kilometers (31 miles) per hour. Within a fraction of a second, sensors situated all over the test dummy signal details of the stress load. Shortly afterward the overall results of the Euro-NCAP crash test will appear in a...
By: Werner Wasmer, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 1/13/04
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www.thefabricator.com, 9/25/03
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