Laser Hybrid Welding
Leverage synergies: hybrid laser arc welding combines the advantages of two proven welding processes.
To the examples
Leverage synergies: hybrid laser arc welding combines the advantages of two proven welding processes.
To the examplesSimilar to keyhole welding, hybrid welding sees a laser beam be used to achieve a sufficient welding depth, especially for high material thicknesses. Since seam preparation is often not carried out in an ideal fashion for particularly thick sheet metal, resulting in larger gaps, the missing material must be filled in with an additional wire. To this end, laser hybrid welding combines laser welding with the MIG/MAG welding process. The filler material fills the laser beam funnel and optimizes the flank connection. Both processes work within one process zone, enabling the advantages of both processes to be utilized.
By combining the advantages of both processes, laser hybrid welding enables high welding depths with high gap bridging to be brought together simultaneously, especially for high material thicknesses. The filler material enables the properties of the weld seam to be positively influenced, too.
High-quality welding seams for high material thicknesses and large gap widths.
LDF high-power diode lasers are ideal beam sources for laser hybrid welding.
| Laser power | 10 kW |
| Speed | 3.5 m/min |
| Material | S355 |
| Sheet thickness | 5 mm |
| GAp width | 0.2 mm |
Laser hybrid welding technology can be used in a wide range of applications. Due to the advantages of this combination process for high material thicknesses, in particular, it can be deployed in shipbuilding, vehicle construction or, for example, in the manufacturing of construction machinery, too.
Which laser systems are particularly suitable for hybrid welding? Here you will find a selection.
