PROTOTYPE & DEVELOPMENT LASER WELDING SERVICES
Bespoke laser welding solutions for prototype, low volume production and complex components. We develop optimised parameters, specialist fixtures & tooling, and when required can validate procedures to your acceptance criteria - ready to transition to production welding.
FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
Our prototype, low-volume and development laser welding services help customers de-risk new components, materials and designs before moving into production. We work closely with you to develop and optimise the laser welding process, validate weld performance and establish robust parameters for efficient, repeatable production.
BESPOKE SOLUTIONS
Tailored parameter development, fixturing/tooling and validation for your application
PROVEN EXPERIENCE
Experience across majority of metal alloys, joint configurations, testing procedures and thin gauge sheets to complex geometry
PATH TO PRODUCTION
From prototype and low volume to full scale production
OUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
STAGE 1:
Determine Customer & Process Requirements
Understand your component, material, performance requirements and acceptance criteria
STAGE 2:
Process Development
Develop and optimise laser processing parameters relevant to your application. Also, design and manufacture of any fixturing/tooling required
STAGE 3:
Weld Testing & Validation
Welds tested to your required acceptance criteria including visual, dimensional, NDT, destructive testing and any other requirements
STAGE 4:
Production Scaling
Further scale up development for batch production and mass production including process refinement and automation options
TYPICAL USE CASES
NOVEL MATERIAL WELDING
Our development laser welding service is ideal for novel and difficult-to-weld materials. Our expertise in laser welding and parameter development has enabled us to successfully develop processing parameters for pure tungsten and other challenging materials.
THIN SHEET WELDING
Laser welding is ideal for thin sheet and precision components, where controlled heat input and minimal distortion are essential. Our expertise has enabled us to successfully develop laser welding parameters for 0.5 mm stainless steel, demonstrating our capability for challenging thin-wall applications.
DISSIMILAR MATERIAL WELDING
Laser welding can be used to join dissimilar metals and challenging material combinations where conventional welding processes may be unsuitable. Our expertise in laser welding and parameter development enables us to develop tailored solutions for demanding dissimilar material applications.
HERMETIC SEAL WELDING
Laser welding is ideal for components requiring precise, hermetically sealed welds. We have experience developing and optimising our laser welding parameters to achieve a reliable hermetic seal, with helium leak testing used to verify the integrity of the completed welds.
LASER WELDING SERVICES CONTACT FORM
If you would like to talk to an engineer about your project requirements, please call us on
+44 (0) 1302 868988.