10 Steps to Achieve Handheld Laser Welding Success

Reaping the benefits of laser means understanding how to plan for success (and avoid common pitfalls).

Article content provided by IPG Photonics.

Despite being adopted by thousands of fabricators and businesses around the world, handheld laser welding is still relatively new to the industry, particularly compared to its more established MIG and TIG cousins.

That means that while the benefits of the technology – such as increased productivity, reduced distortion, and ease of use – are straightforward, successful implementation is not always simple.

Read on for 10 steps to ensure you’re getting the most out of laser welding.

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IPG Photonics is the inventor and world’s leading producer of high-power fiber lasers, which enable greater precision, higher speed processing, and enhanced productivity. IPG Photonics offers products ranging from fiber laser sources to turnkey laser processing systems, and their products and process technologies can be found in numerous applications and industries across the globe, including commercial HVAC and sheet metal fabrication.

 

 


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