Laser welding system handles round, nonrotatable pieces

InlineWeld 2000 LPKF’s latest laser welding system can be integrated into a production line or operated as a stand-alone system. The system comprises a processing head and a separate control unit that can be located apart from the processing head to save room in the work area. The laser head is on an arm that rotates around the part, selectively directing the laser beam along the area to be welded. The part remains in a fixed position during the welding process. The system is scalable, allowing multiple InlineWeld heads to be installed side-by-side in a production line.

What’s new? The ability to weld round workpieces and workpieces that can’t be rotated. The system, which debuted at K 2019, features a new, rotating-mirror system that guides the pre-focused laser beam around the component.

Benefits Economical and reliable joining of cylindrical parts. The compact system is simple to incorporate into a production line and inexpensive to maintain, and has an integrated quality-assurance system.

LPKF Laser & Electronics, Tualatin, Ore., 503-454-4200, www.lpkfusa.com