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Practical guidance to compare processes, prepare a project, and ask suppliers the right questions.

Fundamentals

Principles and advantages of laser technologies

A concise introduction to what each process does and where its main industrial benefits lie.

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Laser cutting

Laser cutting uses a tightly focused beam to heat and separate material with precision. An assist gas removes molten metal and contributes to edge quality.

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Laser station marking a traceability code on a metal component

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Laser marking

A focused beam modifies the surface to create text, a logo, a serial number, or a 2D code. Depending on the settings, it removes a small amount of material or changes its appearance.

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Laser welding

Laser welding concentrates a high energy density on the joint. The edges melt locally and solidify to form a narrow, consistent seam.

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Laser cleaning

Laser cleaning directs controlled pulses at rust, paint, or contamination. The unwanted layer absorbs the energy and separates from the base material.

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