How is the Ring Core Mode Revolutionizing Automotive Laser Welding?

This webinar was originally held on October 31, 2024.

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Duration: 1 hour
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Summary

Joining materials that are relatively new to automotive components is a struggle. While laser technologies often broaden the horizons in laser applications, introducing new difficulties can also occur.

For instance when welding a highly reflective material, like copper, more laser light being applied to the material is needed to create these welds at the desired penetration depths. But this simple approach has led to problems of increased weld spatter and porosity. Fortunately, using a ring-core laser shape provides depth of penetration and aesthetically pleasing welds using a ring-core laser shape.

This webinar will discuss the ring core mode, answer questions such as:

• What do we know about the ring-core mode?
• How is it best applied in a production environment?
• What does the ring-core mode have in common with other high-powered industrial lasers?
• What unique performance characteristics do they have?