Another week is in the books, laser enthusiasts! This week, we wrap up by taking a closer look at Laser Welding Fundamentals — with an overview of the key aspects of laser welding and current production processes, from the varying types of welds, to commonly used welding methods. Discover the elements of laser welding systems here. […]
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Laser Welding Fundamentals
By Geoff Shannon Introduction This document is a very brief overview of the key aspects of laser welding and considerations for current production processes. Users should always work with companies knowledgeable about the fine details of laser welding to provide a manufacturing solution optimized for specific production requirements. Laser Welding Mechanism Conduction mode – Performed […]
LME 2016 Brings Laser Manufacturing to the Southeast
By Geoff Giordano Advanced manufacturing with lasers will be showcased at the Laser Institute of America’s fifth Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®) held at the Cobb Galleria Centre April 26-27 in Atlanta, Georgia — a hub of U.S. automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment and metal fabrication activity. The move of LME to the Southeast from its former […]
David Havrilla to Present Principles of High-Power Laser Welding at LME 2014
Orlando, FL (Sept. 17, 2014) – Presenting first in what will be a two-day education track, David Havrilla will lead a tutorial on Principles of High Power Laser Welding on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the first day of the Laser Institute of America’s fourth annual Lasers for Manufacturing Event® (LME®), in Schaumburg, IL. Havrilla is the manager […]
Ultra-High Brightness Direct Diodes for Material Processing
By Silke Pflueger Invented two short years after the ruby laser in 1962, diode lasers are now taken for granted in many areas of our lives. You use them each time you pick up the phone, use a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, print or are at the grocery store checkout. All in all diode lasers […]