Laser welding - laser welding you have to see it to believe it!

Some time ago we attended a demonstration of laser welding. I was a bit skeptical about this because it just looks too good to be true. There are videos everywhere on YouTube with the most beautiful results that simply no TIG welder can match. (thin material 1 to 5 mm)

We had a demonstration with a machine with 1500 watts of laser power, but the machine is available in 1000 - 1500 and 2000 watts.

What have I seen?

superior weld quality
Super fast
well welded
no (expensive) material loss
welding was done by someone who had never welded laser before.
very little heat development
no to very little distortion
attach quickly
no welding mask but glasses
no special protective clothing
little smoke

These were the positives.

Minuses

Be careful with the laser gun dropping it is very bad and expensive.
Welding in a cabin is desirable to prevent stray laser light (invisible) but harmful to unprotected eyes.

Furthermore, despite the fact that a laser welding machine is expensive, it can quickly be recouped due to the speed gain, no material loss, much less training required and little or no adjustment work required, no discoloration and can be used for stainless steel, aluminum and steel.

All in all I'm very impressed.

As a target price for a complete 1500 watt system, including training, you can assume approximately € 30,000.

What a great device.

Knowing more? A demonstration? Call Willem Bangma - 0251-258902

Please note that this video is about someone using the device for the first time.

Explanation:

fiber laser: welding arc energy with (laser) light, no longer with electricity
fiber laser technology now applied manually
No welding helmet required, but specific welding goggles are required
clear view of the welded zone and the deposited material