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LightWELD
Revolutionizing the Welding Industry
Handheld Laser Welding and Cleaning Systems
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Watch Paul Sableski from Weld.com demonstrate the features, capabilities and just how easy LightWELD XC is to set up and operate at “lightning speed.”
Paul uses LightWELD XC to quickly create::
Traditional Welding Methods | LightWELD Laser Welding & Cleaning | |
Speed |
Average | Up to 4X Faster than TIG |
Quality | Depends on user experience | Consistent high-quality results |
Learning Curve | Steep | Quick and easy |
Material Flexibility | Limited with consumables changes | Wide range with no set up |
Distortion & Deformation | High | Very Low |
Heat Affected Zone | Large | Small |
Wobble Welding | No | Yes - up to 5 mm additional weld width |
Pre- and Post Weld Cleaning | No | Yes - up to 15 mm cleaning path |
TIG welding is a time-consuming, two-handed welding method that requires an experienced, highly-skilled operator. TIG welding may generate extreme heat that deforms thin materials, produces poor visual finishes, is difficult when welding copper, and limited when welding metals of dissimilar thicknesses.
MIG welding requires consumable wire, material pre-cleaning and beveled joints for thick metals for full penetration. Travel and work angles are limited and vertical positions are extremely challenging.
LightWELD is a Class IV laser system and safety precautions are required. Operator protective equipment including welding gloves, welding shield and 1070 nm laser-safe glasses are required.
Thick, thin, reflective and dissimilar metal welding without wire that
is difficult or impossible with traditional methods, plus weld materials with different electrical conductivity
Material |
LightWELD XR |
LightWELD 1500
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Material |
LightWELD XR |
LightWELD 1500
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Stainless Steel |
up to 6.35 mm |
up to 4 mm |
Galvanized Steel |
up to 6.35 mm |
up to 4 mm |
Mild Steel |
up to 6.35 mm |
up to 4 mm |
Aluminum |
up to 6.35 mm |
up to 4 mm |
Aluminum |
up to 3 mm |
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Nickel Alloys |
up to 5 mm |
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Titanium |
up to 5 mm |
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Copper |
up to 2 mm |
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LightWELD XC and LightWELD XR provide pre-weld cleaning for stronger, higher-quality welds
LightWELD XC and LightWELD XR provide post-weld cleaning improves visual finishes
LightWELD XC and LightWELD XR can switch from welding to cleaning in just seconds
Creates highly aesthetic seams and welding of parts with poor fit-up
Built-in factory presets for welding and cleaning reduce learning curves, new welders can be trained within hour and experienced welders realize an immediate increase to productivity
High-speed welding that is 4X faster than TIG, with simple material preparation and minimal post-finishing, plus wobble welding and wire feed options for consistent high-quality results
Easily weld and clean thick, thin and reflective metals with low heat input from < .040" (1.0mm) up to 1/4" (6.35mm) with minimal part distortion, improved visual appearance and increased overall part quality
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Laser Type (Welding mode) |
Air-Cooled Ytterbium Continuous Wave 1070 nm Fiber Laser |
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Laser Output |
1500 W Average Power, with 2500 W Peak Power Class 1 Red Guide Beam |
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Laser Output |
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2500 W Peak Power |
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Umbilical Cable |
Utilities Bundle from Base Unit to Head including: Fiber Laser Delivery, Process Gas, Process Head Control Signals and Safety Interlock Circuits - Length: 5 m (16 ft) optional 10 m (32 ft) |
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Cooling |
Air Cooled – No External Chiller Required |
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Weld Head |
Handheld Wobble Welding Head Collimating Length 40 mm, Focus Length 120; Spot size 150 μm Incorporating Safety Control Sensors and Laser-on Indicator User-changeable nozzles for planar, internal corner, and external corner welds |
Handheld Wobble Welding Head Collimating Length 50 mm, Focus Length 120; Spot size 60 μm Incorporating Safety Control Sensors and Laser-on Indicator User-changeable nozzles for planar, internal corner, and external corner welds
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Weld Head Cleaning Nozzles |
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Set of three nozzles for wide-angle scanning |
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Spot Size |
150 μm |
60 μm |
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Wobble Length |
Adjustable up to 5 mm |
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Cleaning Scan Length |
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Adjustable up to 15 mm |
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Process Gas |
Argon, Nitrogen, Argon + CO2 mix |
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User Interface |
Front Panel Controls of Laser Power, Mode, Wobble Length and Wobble Frequency: (Rotary knobs with digital display). Laser On/Off key Switch, E-Stop Button. - Status Indicator Lights |
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Computer Connection |
Ethernet Connection to Web Page Interface Allowing Viewing/Adjustment of Process Mode Settings and System Status and Alarm Signal |
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Safety |
Class 4 Laser Device. Customer responsible for standard ANSI Z136.1 safety precautions. System features include key for laser ON/Off, 2-step laser operation trigger (Enable and Fire), Part-head contact safety circuit, Facility door interlock circuit |
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Operating Environment |
Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C. Operating range +5 to 35 °C |
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Ease of Aluminum Weld |
Moderate |
Easy |
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Single-Side, Single Pass Material Weld Capability |
Stainless steel, mild steel, galvanized steel, aluminum up to 4 mm |
Stainless steel, mild steel, galvanized steel, aluminum up to 6.35 mm, copper up to 2 mm |
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Facilities Requirements |
Electrical: 220 V, 1 Ph, 50/60 Hz, < 30 Amp |
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Weld Base Unit (W x D x H) |
316 x 641 x 534 mm (12.4 x 25.2 x 21 in) |
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Weld Module Weight |
53 kg, (118 lbs) |
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Accessories |
Safety Glasses, Power Connecting Plug, Ethernet Cable |
Contact our dedicated LightWELD support team by phone, email or the form on this page to:
Phone: +1 508.506.2877
Email: LightWELD@IPGPhotonics.com
Contact Sales:
Yes, LightWELD travel speed is up to four times faster than traditional methods, fixturing is simpler or not necessary, and post-weld grinding or sanding is not needed or significantly reduced – all of which increases productivity while minimizing rework.
Yes, compared with MIG and TIG welding, either of which can take a lifetime to master, LightWELD is quick to learn, allowing new users to make high-quality welds in just a few hours.
LightWELD comes preloaded with optimized welding parameters for the most common materials and thicknesses. You can adjust the power up or down to match your travel speed and desired penetration, and you can save those settings and recall them as needed.
Yes, you can easily weld dissimilar metals like copper to stainless steel or to aluminum, plus parts with different thicknesses across all weld joint types: tee, butt, corner, lap and edge.
For stainless steel, galvanized steel, mild steel and aluminum, you can weld single-sided up to 4 mm and double-sided up to 10 mm – copper single-sided up to 1 mm and double-sided up to 2 mm.
LightWELD excels at both vertical and upside down welding since there are normally no consumables and minimal spatter produced, making it safe and easy to weld in any position.
LightWELD offers five modes of operation to match your needs:
You can run LightWELD at 100% duty cycle at the maximum 1500 watts of laser power.
Wobble welding oscillates the beam back-and-forth at various frequencies to produces wider seams and more aesthetic welds. It is also helpful for parts with poor fit-up. LightWELD comes with optimized, preprogrammed wobble parameters and allows on-the-fly control of up to 5 mm of wobble welding at adjustable frequencies up to 300 Hz.
Yes, you can download the LightWELD 1500 datasheet here.
You can sign up to register for a live demo here.
Click here to fill out a contact form and a LightWELD specialist will get back to you asap. If you would like to speak with someone now, please call (508) 506.2877
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