Two processes sometimes are better than oneAlabama Laser ramps up its development efforts in hot-wire laser cladding, a new process that may have big potential, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Read More... |
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Laser welding updateThe number of global laser weldingapplications has increased over the yearsthanks to steady technology advancements. Oneof those advancements, the disk laser—acombination of a solid-state laser and asemiconductor laser—has opened the door toseveral new or improved joining applications. Read More... |
Getting close to remote laser weldingRemote 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. Read More... |
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Laser welding basicsLaser 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. Read More... |
Welding with diode lasersHigh-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. Read More... |
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