An Introduction to Laser Beam Welding

Is it for me?

Engineering, management and supervisory staff who need to understand the basic principles of laser material processes, with a focus on laser beam welding of metal and plastic. The course covers key technical topics which need to be considered when reviewing a laser beam welding process.

Note: TWI Industrial Members benefit from a 10% discount.

What will I learn?

This training course covers the following:

An overview of industrial laser processes
Fundamentals of laser technology and equipment
Detailed review of laser welding
An outline of quality assurance and safety requirements during laser welding

The duration of the course will be 2 days and delivered through a combination of classroom lectures and practical sessions, with video footage and live demonstrations on TWI's laser welding equipment. There will be opportunities for individual discussions with TWI's welding engineers.

What will I leave with?

At the end of the course, attendees will be familiar with:

The difference between common industrial laser sources and the advantages of different laser beam guidance options
The principles of laser welding of metal and plastic
How process parameters, materials and joint designs influence the quality of the welded component
Industrial hazards associated with laser processing and guidance on relevant international standards which need to refer to

What else should I know?

Demonstration will be provided using TWI's laser equipment, including a high power Yb-fibre laser. There will be a strict limit of 10 attendees per course to maintain quality standards, comprehension and small practical groups. Course notes will be provided to the attendees.

Testimonial:
'The course content was comprehensive and we were very impressed with the TWI’s knowledge and facilities. We’ve already implemented a significant improvement in our factory as a result of something we observed during the practical session.'
Alan Singh, Honeywell Control Systems

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