Laser Welding
Laser Beam Welding, or LBW, is a welding technology that has many benefits to offer over traditional welding methods. AT&F’s 6kW Fiber Laser Beam Welding cell can be programmed to weld with or without cold wire feed with a working envelope of 10ft x 75ft (3.05m x 22.86m).
Weld Characteristics
- Flat bead appearance
- Minimal weld splatter
- Small heat affected zone
- Decreased base metal dilution
- Narrow bead width
Process Characteristics
- Minimal consumable costs
- Lower joint preparation cost
- Full penetration welds from one side
- Proven to weld common materials as well as precious and dissimilar metals
- Cold Wire Feed can improve joint tolerances and add alloying elements
Laser Beam Welding vs Traditional Welding
- Deeper penetration
- Increased welding travel speeds
- Lower heat input
- Cleaner welds
- Minimal distortion and shrinkage
- Reduces or eliminates filler metal consumption