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Laser Welding - Page 7
- From The Fabricator
Prima Power LASERDYNE 890 fiber laser handles large-part welding, cutting
- Nov 18, 2019
- Product Release
Prima Power Laserdyne has released a renewed version of the LASERDYNE 890 multiaxis laser processing system. The new system features a fiber laser, the latest BeamDirector, and the S94P control with Smart Techniques operating capabilities. It also offers a 96- by 72- by 36-in. work envelope for the...
- From The Fabricator
Automotive Aluminum Advisors to host aluminum body sheet course
- Nov 18, 2019
- News Release
Automotive Aluminum Advisors, Plymouth, Mich., will hold its inaugural aluminum body sheet course Feb. 11-12, 2020, in Plymouth, Mich. The course, designed for the continuing education of automakers and their suppliers, will cover aluminum body sheet alloys and applications, forming and stamping,...
- From The Additive Report
Additive lightens the load for aero-parts manufacturer
- By Eric Lundin
- Nov 15, 2019
- Article
Keystone Engineering, a manufacturer of space-flight systems and vehicles, discovers 3D printing can help it make components more efficiently than using conventional manufacturing processes while meeting crucial strength and weight targets.
- From The Fabricator
Three steps to prepare a fab shop for automated welding
- By Bill Pharmer
- Nov 13, 2019
- Article
Having a strong leader and a staff that doesn’t fear automated welding goes a long way to ensuring successful robotic welding cell implementation. Learn more.
- From The Welder
Lincoln Electric partners with ASM to offer welding certificate program
- Oct 29, 2019
- News Release
Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric, in partnership with ASM Intl., has announced the development of a certificate program called “Welding Technology and Materials Science.” The two-year program is designed to help engineers, materials science professionals, technicians, and those working in the...
Fiber laser technology making inroads into tube, pipe market
- By Kevin Arnold, P.E.
- Oct 17, 2019
- Article
Known for many years for its fast cutting ability, fiber laser technology has been making progress in welding applications also. This low-maintenance technology is well-suited to making seam welds for tube and pipe production.
- From The Additive Report
Less support is a good thing—when 3D printing
- By William Leventon
- Oct 4, 2019
- Article
Velo3D’s patented Sapphire LPBF 3D printer is designed to eliminate support structures that need to be removed during postprocessing operations.
- From The Fabricator
Coherent ExactWeld 230 includes fiber laser, clamping, software for metal parts welding
- Oct 3, 2019
- Product Release
The new Coherent ExactWeld 230 is a turnkey system for automated, precision laser welding of metal parts. It includes a 200-W (400-W optional) fiber laser, part clamping, up to four axes (X, Y, Z, and C), software, an optional vision system, and factory automation capabilities (Industry...
- From The Fabricator
Preco’s ST1000/500Blue laser system joins copper components
- Sep 23, 2019
- Product Release
Preco, Inc. has introduced the ST1000/500Blue laser system for joining copper components. The compact CNC laser machine tool has up to eight axes of controlled motion. Product is presented to the laser processing station via a two-station rotary dial. The system is available with machine vision and...
- From The Welder
Dengensha adds 50-kA capacitor discharge welder to LinearWave line
- Sep 18, 2019
- Product Release
Dengensha America has expanded its LinearWave capacitor discharge welding machine product family to five models, adding a second 50-kA version that combines a standard NDZ welder and a LinearWave controller. The unit is suitable for welding high-strength steel, aluminum, and large projection and...
- From The Welder
From tough welder to nurturing woman: It’s OK to be both
- By Amanda Carlson
- Sep 10, 2019
- Blog Post
Whether you want to accept it or not, many women welders go through life balancing traditional expectations for what it means to be female and what it means to be a metal fabricator. There is a group of women at the Elgin Community College welding program empowering and validating one another that it's OK to be a tough welder and a nurturing female.
- From The Welder
E²L Extreme Environment Lens from BEA Lasers withstands harsh conditions
- Sep 10, 2019
- Product Release
BEA Lasers has introduced a new lens for use with its MIL series lasers. The E²L Extreme Environment Lens incorporates a quartz glass lens into the end ferrule, providing resistance to harsh or extreme environmental conditions, such as welding arc flash, abrasives, dust, and coolant. The MIL laser...
- From The Fabricator
G.H. Tool adds laser welding to die and mold capabilities
- Aug 22, 2019
- News Release
G.H. Tool & Mold, Macomb, Mich., and Washington, Mo., has invested in an AL500 mobile laser welding system from Alpha Laser for making die repairs and engineering changes to mold cavity surfaces, as well as refurbishment of critical wear surfaces. The system will be operational in September 2019....
- From The Welder
Scansonic introduces new generation of ALO4 processing optics
- Aug 21, 2019
- Product Release
Scansonic has introduced the new-generation ALO4 processing optics for laser brazing and welding. According to the company, it is the only optic on the market equipped with an integrated wire feeder made by Abicor Binzel. An additional control box for the module is not required. Operators work with...
- From The Fabricator
Technology Spotlight: Flexibility in laser welding
A flexible laser welding tool from Alpha Laser US could prove useful in metal fabricating job shops.
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