Laser Welding

THE PROCESS of laser welding is the joining of two metal parts using infrared laser energy. The parts are fixtured so that they can be fused together in a non-contact manner.

This process does not use filler metals and is done in an inert atmosphere, so that impurities are not introduced into the finished assembly. Laser welding is a very effective method for joining thin-walled tubular components used in medical devices.

• + Computerized 4-axis Nd:YAG laser welding workstations
• + Component assembly fixturing
• + Weld types: spot, seam, butt, lap, circumferential, penetration
• + 0.004” minimum spot size
• + Welding of similar & dissimilar metals
• - Stainless to Platinum, Gold, Tantalum, or Copper
• - Copper to Nickel Chromium alloys
• - Nitinol to Tantalum
• - Stainless to Nitinol (limited strength)
• + Cleanroom environment