Avoid These 5 Common Laser Welding Pitfalls

New things are exciting, but it’s often better to slow down when it comes to a new industrial tool or process.

Article content provided by IPG Photonics.

Handheld laser welding machines offer some seriously enticing advantages, but it’s important to remember that these tools represent one of the largest manual welding evolutions in the better part of a century.

Put another way, there’s no blueprint for success – and overeagerness has already left some fabricators feeling disappointed.

Whether for a one-off project or as part of serial production, if you want to enjoy the benefits of laser welding, understanding – and avoiding – these common pitfalls is absolutely essential.

Read on for 5 common laser welding pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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Founded in 1990, IPG Photonics is the leading provider of fiber laser technology, offering manufacturers everything from laser sources to complete handheld and automated systems. IPG laser technology is designed to maximize productivity, reliability, and energy efficiency, optimizing applications from cutting and welding to cleaning and powder coat curing.


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