Laser welding machines have several advantages:
They are very fast:
The laser allows the metal to be heated extremely quickly, while limiting the risk of deformation.
This technology is particularly effective for welding large quantities of sheet metal and is therefore widely used in the automotive industry.
They are also highly accurate:
They allow a localized, very fine, very clean, almost invisible welding.
They are particularly suitable for welding small parts.
This type of welding is very popular in the dental and jewellery industries as it provides the most aesthetic welding possible.
It is also possible to split the laser beam into several beams to provide welding that is even more accurate.
They can be adapted to a wide variety of part shapes and materials:
Laser welding machines are mainly used to weld metals, including refractory metals.
It is also possible to weld non-metallic parts with them, such as porcelain and glass.
You can use them to weld parts with very different shapes.
They do not wear out:
Laser welding machines operate without contact, so there is no risk of wear and tear on the machine.
There is also no need to change tools or electrodes, which is a definite advantage in terms of waste reduction.
They can be given orders digitally:
It is now possible to control the quality of the welding from a computer during the welding process.
The high level of automation allowed by such a process also makes it possible to detect and solve any quality problems.