Tool MetalFab is a unique laser cutter/welder that can handle materials 0.2-10mm thick. The machine can be used as a gantry laser cutter or handheld welder, delivering flexibility to metalworking ...

and we often wonder how much real use they get other than “hey look I built a spot welder!”. I myself made one, but then ended up buying a professional one because it works better. Not ...

The common tool used to fuse non-woven fabrics at the seams is an ultrasonic welder. This is not as ... [Dries] found that defocusing the laser to a spot size of 1.5mm at low power settings ...

When very fine seams are required, however, the diode laser reaches its limitations. Spot diameters of about 1 mm are realistic. To create even smaller weld seams, fibre lasers can be used.