Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) vs Fiber Laser Welding
GMAW or MIG is a traditional technique using a consumable electrode that works well for larger, badly fitting parts.
Fiber laser welding does not use consumable electrodes, requires less edge preparation, is easily automated and is up to 5x faster. Fiber lasers also provide more precision, and lower heat input.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) vs Fiber Laser Welding
GTAW or TIG uses a non-consumable electrode and provides better process control than GMAW but any filler has to be added separately.
Fiber lasers are up to 10x faster with higher precision, lower heat input, and are more easily automated.
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) vs Fiber Laser Welding
PAW is faster than GTAW, but much slower than laser welding. Having a large melt pool, PAW is good for badly aligned parts, but creates too much heat for many applications.
Fiber lasers offer higher precision, are faster, and have lower heat input in a non-contact process. Laser Wobble Welding is as effective on misaligned parts and does not require daily maintenance of the process head.
Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) vs Fiber Laser Welding
RSW is typically used for joining two pieces of material that are stacked on top of each other.
Fiber lasers only need single-side access, are much faster, and produce higher-strength welds. Fiber lasers do not require electrodes and eliminate the costs and time for electrode replacement.
Electron Beam Welding (EB) vs Fiber Laser Welding
EB welding provides excellent weld quality and a low heat affected zone. Because the process is in a vacuum chamber, contaminant levels are very low.
Fiber laser welding speed is similar to electron beam, but because lasers do not require part transfer through a vacuum chamber, laser cycle time is dramatically shorter.
Intro to Fiber Laser Welding Webinar On Demand
Learn the basics of laser welding and how manufacturers are using fiber lasers to solve common welding challenges. This webinar is ideal for those new to laser welding as well as anyone looking for a refresher course.
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