manufacturing capabilities: laser processing: laser welding
Laser Welding
Laser welding provides accurate, repeatable and reliable joining. Components are welded using a fixtured
and automated system. Spot size achievable as small as .0007" diameter with automated circumferential weld.
Laser welding provides precision joining of coil wires
and joining of metal components for finished assemblies.
Laser welding is a proven method for joining a wide
variety of metals and metal alloys. Benefits include:
- Repeatable, high-speed and precise
- Ideal for high production volumes
- Minimum part distortion due to small heat affected zones
- Weldability near heat-sensitive components and hard-to-reach areas
- Consistent depth and width control
- Cost advantage
- Effective in dissimilar metal joining applications
Laser Welding Benefits
Low Heat Input
The weld energy is delivered only where it’s needed and with exceptional control. Total heat input is so low that welding next to thermally sensitive components such as glass-to-metal seals, electronic circuitry, O-rings and plastic components is commonplace.
Clean Welds
In addition to the aesthetic benefits, clean welds result in products that are easier to sterilize or fit into other assemblies without weld seam interference.
Strong Welds
Lasers provide high strength with a minimum number of welds.
Hermetic Welds
Unlike soldering or brazing, lasers can provide flawless hermetic welds essential to many medical applications.
Excellent Repeatability
The laser’s output is incredibly stable, and with no electrodes to wear, bend or vaporize (and contaminate the weld nugget), weld repeatability is unmatched.
Easy Welding of Conductors
Materials such as Platinum, Gold, Copper alloys, Stainless Steel, Nitinol, Titanium, MP35N, Elgiloy and dissimilar metals can easily be welded with excellent repeatability.
Clean Process
Unlike soldering or brazing, lasers don’t need fluxes or solvents.