MANUAL & HANDHELD LASER WELDING SERVICES
Handheld laser welding offers a precise and flexible solution for joining metal components, producing high-quality welds with low heat input and minimal distortion. The process is particularly well suited to materials such as aluminium and stainless steel, where controlling heat input and distortion can be challenging with conventional welding methods.
HOW DOES HANDHELD LASER WELDING WORK?
Handheld Laser Welding works by using a focused, high-power laser beam to melt and fuse two components together, creating a strong and precise metallurgical joint. The laser is manually guided along the weld joint by a trained operator, providing greater flexibility when welding large, complex or difficult-to-access components. The concentrated laser energy allows heat input to be carefully controlled, producing narrow welds with a small heat-affected zone and minimal distortion. Depending on the application, handheld laser welding can be performed autogenously (without filler material) or with wire filler material to achieve the required weld properties and geometry
ADVANTAGES OF HANDHELD LASER WELDING
- Minimal Distortion compared to conventional MIG/TIG welding
- Far less heat input compared to conventional MIG/TIG welding
- Able to Weld Thin components together
- Produces repeatable high quality welds
- Able to weld large components
- Minimal heat input so easy to control component temperature during welding
- Suitable for Aluminium welding and Stainless Steel welding
HANDHELD LASER WELDING CAPABILITIES
Materials
Stainless Steels, Aluminium, Carbon Steels, Nickel Alloys.
Max Component Size
Larger components can be accommodated, subject to weld location and geometry
Material Thickness
<5mm
Filler Materials
Min 0.8mm Wire Diameter
HANDHELD LASER WELDING FAQs
Is Laser Welding an alternative to MIG welding?
Yes. Laser welding can be an alternative to MIG welding, particularly where high welding speeds, low heat input, reduced distortion and precise welds are required.
Is Laser Welding an alternative to TIG welding?
Yes. Laser welding can be an alternative to TIG welding, offering higher welding speeds, lower heat input and reduced distortion while producing precise, high-quality welds.
Can Aluminium be laser welded?
Yes. Laser welding is well suited to many aluminium alloys.
Can Stainless Steel be laser welded?
Yes. Laser welding is well suited to many stainless steel alloys.
How much does Handheld/Manual Laser Welding cost?
The cost of handheld laser welding depends on the material, component size, weld length, joint complexity and quantity. Send LAS your drawings or project requirements and we can provide a tailored quotation.
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