TRUMPF: Ask the Expert - Strength of a laser welded seam

[@jerrymascorrojr.8319]

Great explanation Robin, keep the knowledge flowing!

[@En1Gm4A]

The future 👍

[@En1Gm4A]

i want to build a whole factory only consisting of trumpf products. lasercutter laser welder and autonomous vehicles + robotics and electrics -> some amazing mechatronic product

[@TRUMPFtube]

We would love that 😀🦾💥

[@aaronshed]

Have you ever tried laser welding thicker material 15mm+ ?

[@TRUMPFtube]

Hi @aaronshed, Yes, we have already welded thicker materials like that with a laser as well. Generally, whether it works depends on the application and the requirements. The question is: Will the seam meet the strength that is required. Depending on the laser power and the thickness of the sheet you might not get a full penetration of the weld. There are some tricks to increase the welding depth, like a special seam preparation, but at some point there is a limit. If the required strength is met, even without a full penetration, that works. Otherwise you might, for instance, weld from both sides. That said, 15mm+ sheets welded together is not a very common application for the machine shown in this specific video. It's more likely an application for instance for a hybrid laser process. An application with 15mm+ material that we do more often on this machine is a combination of different sheet thicknesses, for example a very thick sheet of 15mm+ welded to a thinner sheet. If you're interested to see if laser welding is a suitable solution for your specific application, please get in touch with us via our website to get in touch with your nearest sales contact who will be happy to give you more information. www.trumpf.com/en_INT/company/trumpf-group/locations/? Best regards from the TRUMPF group

[@AnthonyLoGuercio]

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