Enhanced capabilities of laser welding by hybridization and combination techniques

The degrees of freedom and the process limits of laser welding are considerably enhanced in laser hybrid and combination welding techniques. The application of these techniques is illustrated below in two examples. The first is an example of hybrid welding and deals with single-pass laser-MAG hybrid welding of high-strength steel plates up to 30 mm thick, with large gap tolerances. The second addresses the manufacturing benefits of integrated cutting and welding using a multifunctional laser combi-head.