Laser welding is changing how people weld. Faster, cleaner, and easier to learn than traditional methods. Here's how it works.
A laser welder focuses a beam of infrared light (1064nm wavelength) into a tiny spot on the metal. This concentrated energy heats the metal to its melting point, creating a molten pool that fuses the pieces together. As you move the laser along the joint, the metal solidifies behind it, forming a continuous weld.
Laser beam is focused to a tiny spot (0.2-4mm)
Concentrated energy melts metal at the joint
Molten pool flows together and fuses
Metal solidifies into strong welded joint
5-10x faster than TIG welding for same quality
Minimal distortion, less warping
No arc starting skills, straightforward operation
Little to no spatter, minimal cleanup
Narrow heat zone, accurate weld placement
Works on steel, stainless, aluminum, titanium
| Process | Speed | Quality | Skill Required | Equipment Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Welding | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| TIG Welding | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| MIG Welding | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Stick Welding | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
More stars = better (for equipment cost, fewer stars = lower cost)
Much faster to learn than TIG welding!
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