Macro Materials Processing

You have free access to this content

High-performance laser welding

A comparison of CO2 lasers and high-brilliance solid-state lasers

  1. Volker Rominger*

Article first published online: 9 MAY 2011

DOI: 10.1002/latj.201190022

Issue

Laser Technik Journal

Laser Technik Journal

Volume 8, Issue 3, pages 32–35, May 2011

Additional Information

How to Cite

Rominger, V. (2011), High-performance laser welding. LTJ, 8: 32–35. doi: 10.1002/latj.201190022

Author Information

  1. Laser Applications Center, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Johann-Maus-Straße 2, 71254 Ditzingen, Germany, Phone: +49 7156 303 36417, Fax: +49 7156 303 32057

*Laser Applications Center, TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik GmbH, Johann-Maus-Straße 2, 71254 Ditzingen, Germany, Phone: +49 7156 303 36417, Fax: +49 7156 303 32057, http://www.trumpf.com

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 9 MAY 2011
  2. Article first published online: 9 MAY 2011

SEARCH

SEARCH BY CITATION

ARTICLE TOOLS

Get PDF (1000K)

Abstract

In terms of performance and beam parameter product the latest solid-state lasers have advanced into the domain of CO2 lasers. This has increased the maximum piece thickness that can be welded. While the process parameters are comparable, however, the two laser technologies differ – depending on the feed rate – regarding penetration depth and weld quality. This is mainly due to the laser radiation being absorbed differently.

Get PDF (1000K)