FW4: Industrial Laser Workshop for Fabrication
Wednesday, September 13
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A moderated workshop including:
Handheld Laser Welding: Recent Developments and Future Outlook
In this presentation, we introduce a novel and evolving fabrication technique: Handheld Laser Welding. We will demonstrate its advantages over traditional welding methods such as MIG and TIG with examples of handheld laser welding results on up to ¼ inch thick stainless steel, as well as mild steel, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, titanium, and nickel alloys. Leading handheld laser welder systems possess extra capabilities such as surface cleaning and passivation, which will be discussed along with the future outlook for this field.