TPT January 2007

P rogress in W elding T echnology, E quipment & C onsumables

Increasingly, more interesting applications with small-lot productions – where other joining methods often reach their technical limits – are being processed with attainable welding depths of up to a maximum of 12mm. The obvious advantage of laser welding is that it can be optimally used at increasing levels with tube and thimble products. This results in lower warping and adaptability with various flanges or rings, thus ensuring high strength and corrosion resistance. Furthermore, it reduces expensive mechanical treatments, resulting in lower production costs and higher product quality. PS Laser also provide oxide-free laser cutting for stainless steel up to a thickness of 40mm, high-speed laser cutting for thin metal sheeting, mild steel cutting for thicknesses up to 25mm, all in dimensions of up to 6,000mm length. PS Laser GmbH & Co KG – Germany Fax : +49 42 04 99 86 99 Email : lab@ps-laser.de Website : www.ps-laser.de

‘Job shop’ expertise in laser welding

PS Laser GmbH & Co KG, Germany, is a leading laser ‘job shop’ company specialising in laser cutting, laser welding and processing. The company provides precise and expertly shaped laser welds, high-performance CO² laser processing, product development based on laser techniques and serial manufacturing procedures.

In the field of laser welding, the company’s comprehensive service ranges from feasibility studies and pilot series through to the series production of parts and components in steel and stainless steel (in accordance with QS 9000:2000 standards). Flexible production and delivery is possible with, for example, amounts of 250 to 2,000 pieces/week and varying component types.

fi Laser welding is ideal for combining steel and stainless steel tube with flanges and rings

Laser welding means product innovation. At present laser welding is being carried out in multiple shifts using three flexible systems with a laser-power of up to 8,000W. The main focus is on rotationally symmetrical components from the clutch, gear and drive sectors, utilised by various automotive customers throughout Europe and for different tube welding applications.

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