What criteria would laser welding (processing) fulfil?
The best use of laser welding equipment is for high volume/value/quality components. A typical laser processing installation includes a laser system, optics (beam delivery), power supply, chilled water supply, materials handling system (robot/X-Y table/gantry/cranes/etc) and guarding. In addition, staff training and/or access to technical knowledge is required. Notes: This article first appeared in the WTIA Publication – Australian Welding Volume 51, Fourth Quarter, 2006. Authors were Andrew Gotley – General Manager and John Grace – Managing Director, Raymax Applications Pty Ltd.