Lincoln Electric to host laser welding, cutting seminar

February 17, 2011

Lincoln Electric Automation will host a one-day laser welding and cutting technology seminar at the Automation Center of Excellence, Cleveland, on March 24, 2011.The seminar will include a brief review of the history of lasers, an introduction to laser materials processing benefits, and hands-on demonstrations of the technology.

Other topics on the agenda include:

• A short review of the history of lasers and the hybrid process.
• The use of lasers in various industries.
• The economics of the technology.
• How a company can evaluate if a laser is suitable for its present or future manufacturing needs.

Guest speakers will include representatives from FANUC Robotics America Corp.; IPG Photonics Corp.; Alabama Laser, Division of Alabama Laser Specialty Products Inc.; and HIGHYAG Lasertechnologie GmbH.

The March event is limited to 40 guests. The company will offer backup dates throughout the year, as it anticipates this seminar will fill up quickly.

To RSVP, contact Patricia DeDonno at 216-383-8542 or patricia_dedonno@lincolnelectric.com.