Laser beam welding

A Nd:YAG solid-state laser with a fundamental wavelength of 1064 nm is used for laser beam welding. Due to the maximum laser power of 300 W, this is referred to as heat conduction welding. In this process, the material only melts on the surface. The process is particularly suitable for processing thin-walled components. As the weld seams achieve visible quality, time-consuming finishing work such as grinding or plastering can be omitted. Laser welding requires precise and reproducible part preparation: minimal manufacturing tolerances, a narrow joining gap and exact positioning of the components.