As for the disadvantages of laser welding, and in fact the necessary pre-welding procedures, it should be mentioned that it is not applicable everywhere, as it requires quite precise preparation of details for welding and therefore requires significant expenses in the preparation of details.
In such situations, our team can advise, determine the necessary conditions and perform tests.
Moreover, in such cases, hybrid processes are the methods that come to the rescue.
What are the advantages of laser welding? The specialist literature lists many of them, but the most important ones include:
Laser welding, the dominant beam welding method, has been developing rapidly since the 1960s, gaining widespread industrial application. Initially used primarily in high-volume production, it is now increasingly used in small- and medium-volume production. The development of disk and fiber lasers has enabled compact system designs, allowing installation in confined spaces. Modern optical systems and integration with filler metal feeders increase the versatility of welding, enabling applications in railways, tank construction, and other industries requiring precise material joining.
Essentially, laser welding involves exciting the atoms of the active medium, generating a coherent, high-energy beam of light. After passing through an optical system, the beam focuses on the material, causing local heating or melting. The most commonly used method is “key hole welding,” which involves welding with a steam channel, enabling the joining of both thin and very thick components with high efficiency.
