Laser Revolutionizes Industrial Welding

Special attention has been focused on creating an ergonomic operator station that is not intimidating. This guarantees fast and efficient work, without fatigue, for many hours. The operator sits in front of the welder and manually loads parts to be welded into the enclosure. The operator has a clear view of the processing area through a large laser-safe window of protective glass. The final positioning of the workpiece is made with the aid of a stereo microscope. For enhanced viewing of the workpiece, a CCTV option is available. An aiming device in the microscope (alignment crosshairs) is used to position the workpiece. After positioning, welding is initiated by depressing a footswitch. Cover gas (nitrogen or argon, selected to prevent discoloration or contamination of the weld) is used only during the actual welding process, substantially reducing operating costs.