What is a portable laser welder?
As the name implies, a portable laser welding machine requires manual operation. This welding equipment is capable of laser welding on large and long-distance parts.
During the welding process, the area affected by heat is minimal, avoiding deformation, discoloration or marks on the back of the part. The welding depth is substantial, resulting in a strong, well-cast joint with no depression at the connection between the molten material and the die.
Laser welding is a state-of-the-art welding method primarily designed for welding thin-walled materials and precision parts. It can perform various welding techniques such as spot welding, butt welding, overlap welding and seal welding.
This method has several advantages, including a high depth-to-width ratio, narrow weld width, minimum heat-affected zone, minimum deformation, fast welding speed, smooth and attractive welds, and minimal or simple post-weld treatment.
Furthermore, laser welding machines offer high-quality welds without air pockets, precise control, small focused light spots, high positioning accuracy and easy automation.
What is an automatic laser welding machine?
An automatic laser welding machine is automated welding equipment that uses high-energy laser pulses to heat materials in small areas. The laser energy is diffused within the material through heat transfer, causing the material to melt and form a specific molten pool.
This type of welding equipment is mainly used for welding thin-walled materials and precision parts, and can perform various welding techniques such as spot welding, butt welding, overlap welding and seal welding.
It has several features including narrow weld width, fast welding speed, high-quality welds without air pockets, precise control, high positioning accuracy and easy automation.
What is the difference between automatic laser welding machine and portable laser welding machine?
An automatic laser welding machine performs welding automatically according to the set procedure after being configured through software. On the other hand, a manual laser welding machine, also known as spot welding, involves visually performing spot welding using high magnification on a screen.
It is important to note that the production efficiency of a manual laser welding machine is lower compared to a fully automatic machine.
However, manual laser welding is advantageous for production shops that process and weld sporadically or on a small scale. It eliminates the need to set up and debug a fully automatic laser welding platform and has no physical space environmental requirements.
In addition, products produced in small workshops are often diverse and do not have a firmly solidified shape. In these cases, manual laser welding is more suitable to meet production requirements.
Features of portable laser welding machine
1. High welding precision
A portable laser welding machine is compatible with a variety of laser sources and is suitable for workpieces with diverse process requirements.
Welding is completed in one go, reducing thermal deformation in welding materials and meeting demands for high-quality products. The weld is shiny and does not leave scars, discoloration or require further treatment.
The resulting part has high strength, with the strength of the weld meeting or even exceeding the strength of the base metal.
2. Convenient movement and flexible welding
The portable welding device comes equipped with an optical fiber that measures 5m to 10m in length, making it flexible and convenient to use. It can access areas that are difficult for welding robots to reach.
3. Comprehensive welding process
The portable fiber optic welding machine is suitable for various welding techniques, including butt welding, overlap welding, internal and external fillet welding, circular arc welding and irregular shape welding.
4. Simple operation and cost saving
The laser welding machine equipment set has robust functionality, ergonomic design and is suitable for various working environments.
It has a unique laser safety operation protection function to ensure the safety of operators during work.
The operation is simple, easy to learn, quick to start, requires minimal technical proficiency from operators and has low labor costs.
5. Widely used
Portable laser welding machines have a wide range of applications in various industries, including the kitchen and bathroom industry, home appliance industry, advertising industry, mold industry, stainless steel product industry, stainless steel engineering industry , door and window industry, handicraft industry, household goods industry, furniture industry and auto parts industry.
Advantages of portable laser welding machine
A traditional laser welding machine can only perform automatic welding when products are placed on a tool. On the other hand, a portable laser welding machine can be used by simply placing it on a flat surface.
For products with large welding areas, additional welding wires can also be added.
The portable laser welding machine with optical fiber transmission addresses the limitations of the traditional fixed laser welding machine, which cannot be used flexibly.
The portable energy feedback laser welding machine is convenient for welding small stainless steel doors and windows and large vertical products that cannot be removed and need to be welded in place.
Applications of portable laser welding machines
Portable laser welding machines are used for depth and smoothness in a variety of applications such as gold and silver diamonds, sanitary ware, food packaging, tobacco marking, beer marking, beverage marking, packaging, glassware, watches , automotive parts, plastic and paper materials and electronic hardware.
For areas that require high precision, such as watches, mold industry and bitmap marking, the portable laser welding machine is also widely used.
It is applied in various industries, including precision instruments, electronic components, household appliances, mobile communications, watch glass, jewelry and others.
It can weld a variety of metals or alloys including stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, aluminum, gold, silver, chromium, nickel, titanium, tantalum and more. Furthermore, it is suitable for welding between different materials.
