Laser welding is one of many subcategories in the laser cutting category. This branch of machining has grown in popularity because of its distinct advantages and the numerous ways it can be used to produce tools vital to industrial and manufacturing machines. The aerospace, military and defense, electronics, lab research, medical and petrochemical industries use laser welding because it is a fast process that offers minimized heat input and deep penetration abilities. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Great Lakes Engineering, Inc.
Maple Grove, MN | 763-425-4755Great Lakes Engineering is a trend setting manufacturer of surface mount stencils, precision laser cut parts, and photo chemical etched parts. We work with a wide range of materials, including Stainless Steel, Copper, Brass, Titanium, Nitinol, Nickel, Kovar and many others. We do not work with glass, plastics, or aluminum. Our specialty is working with very thin materials ranging from .001” to .030” thick. We can offer a wide range of capabilities and materials to meet your needs.
Remaly Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Tamaqua, PA | 888-218-2260Our teams at Remaly Manufacturing Company, Inc. utilize state of the art equipment to provide you with laser cutting capabilities. Our teams provide cutting services for a wide range of materials such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, monel and much more. We are a turnkey manufacturer who keeps all of your needs in mind. Please contact one of representatives today to learn more information!
American Industrial Company
Gurnee, IL | 847-855-9200Our fiber optic metal laser cutting capabilities include Stainless steel, Aluminum, CRS and other ferrous and nonferrous metals. We can laser cut flat blanks, stencils, signs, prototypes, and custom formed fabricated parts. Laser cutting capabilities are supported by our complete Tool Room and Metal Stamping departments. Machining, Plating and Heat treating are also available for one stop shopping from start to finish. The possibilities are endless, contact us to see what we can do for you.
Mac Metal Products Inc.
Germantown, WI | 262-251-4890Mac Metal Products has been an innovative leader in the laser cutting industry for many years. We provide laser cutting services, CNC punching and much more. At Mac Metal Products, you will receive high quality, excellent value, competitively priced products and short lead times!
Questech Services Corporation
Garland, TX | 972-278-8006Questech is a laser job shop featuring ceramic substrate scribing and drilling, laser silicon machining, resistor trimming, ceramic substrate dicing and sawing, and laser marking services. As an ISO 9001:2008 compliant company, Questech is well positioned to serve the needs of commercial and military suppliers worldwide. Our Management Team is ready to assist in making your next project a success!
Will-Mann, Inc.
Fullerton, CA | 714-870-0350For over 25 years, Will-Mann, Inc. has been a leading laser job shop that provides high-quality sheet metal laser cutting services, laser marking services and laser welding services. Our other capabilities include CNC laser service, shearing and braking. Precision laser cutting and marking. Give us a call to find out more about our company, we look forward to hearing from you!
Yoder Industries, LLC
Leola, PA | 717-656-7556Yoder Industries specializes in precision laser cutting of steel, sheet metal, alloy, aluminum stainless steel, titanium and other materials. Join the hundreds of other businesses that outsource their laser cutting and CNC forming needs to us. Since 1994, we have been advancing our job shop technology and areas of specialty to better serve our expanding customer base.
Laser Welding Services - Remaly Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Two types of lasers are used for laser welding: CO2 gas lasers and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet lasers, often referred to as solid state lasers. While gas lasers are faster, they also have more issues with reflective materials like copper. The solid state laser works by way of precisely placed mirrors and an electrical current that excites electrons, all combining into an energy that translates into a laser beam. Both of these laser types can be used to do laser drilling and cutting as well.
The laser welding process starts with choosing the focal point target on the material's surface. The laser is converted into thermal energy at the surface, and the material begins to melt. Generally, the material being welded is less than point eight inches in order to obtain the best metallurgical and physical characteristics available. The laser always passes through a focusing lens because it concentrates the beam energy to an extremely small and precise focal point. The melted areas of each piece of material are joined together and fuse upon cooling. The welds made by lasers can be deep, narrow, small or thin, and distortion is rarely if ever an issue.
Various types of joints can be achieved with laser welding, including butt joints, lap joints, edge joints and tee joints. Because laser welding is able to combine two pieces without using additional filler substances or adhesives, it is a cheaper, more efficient and more earth friendly welding option. Also, because it can be CNC operated, it requires less time to complete the welding process and does not require individual attention for each piece.