ROBOTIC LASER / LASER HYBRID WELDING TECHNOLOGIES
Robotic Welding Systems Which Technologies Contain
- Articulated 6 Axis (6DOF) Robots
- Cartesian Robots (Column, Pillar, Gantry, Crane Type)
- Smart Robot Accessories
- Slider Robot Axes
- Robot Positioners (Single & Double Axis)
- High-Power Laser Sources (Fiber, Disk, CO₂, Diode Lasers)
- Hybrid Welding Heads (Laser + Arc)
- Side Process Equipment
- Beam Delivery Optics and Fiber Systems
- Smart Process Sensors and Machine Vision Technologies
- Monitoring and Data Collection Hardware and Software
- Robotic Based Process Software
- Offline Programming Software and Compatible Technologies
- Fixture and / or Fixing Apparatus
- Robotic Tool Changers
- Security and Safety Systems (Laser Protection Cells, Light Curtains, Barriers)
- Integrated Industrial Fume Extraction and Filtering Systems
- Digital Transformation Technologies
- Related Statistics
About Laser / Laser Hybrid Welding Technique
Laser welding is a high-energy-density process in which a laser beam is focused on the workpiece to melt and fuse materials with extreme precision. Its concentrated heat input allows for deep penetration welding at very high speeds, with minimal thermal distortion.
Hybrid laser welding, often combining Laser + MIG/MAG arc welding, leverages the advantages of both processes:
- The laser ensures deep penetration and speed,
- The arc process provides better gap bridging and filler metal addition.
This synergy enables manufacturers to achieve higher welding speeds, greater joint quality, and the ability to work on materials with larger tolerances.
Robotic laser and hybrid systems are widely used in automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, railway, energy, and defense industries, where precision and productivity are critical.
Laser / Laser Hybrid Welding Advantages
- Extremely high welding speeds compared to conventional methods.
- Deep penetration in a single pass.
- Minimal heat-affected zone (HAZ) and reduced thermal distortion.
- Superior weld seam quality with narrow, aesthetic joints.
- Ability to weld high-strength steels, aluminum, titanium, and dissimilar metals.
- High repeatability and consistency in robotic applications.
- Increased tolerance to joint gap and misalignment (with hybrid process).
- Significantly reduced post-weld finishing requirements.
- Seam tracking and adaptive control possible with smart sensors.
Relevant Statistics
- Global industrial reports highlight that laser welding applications in automotive manufacturing have increased by over 30% in the last decade, driven by lightweight vehicle production and the use of aluminum alloys.
- Hybrid laser-arc welding is rapidly being adopted in shipbuilding and railway manufacturing, with productivity improvements of up to 50% compared to conventional arc welding methods.
Applicable Materials
- Carbon steels (including high-strength low-alloy steels)
- Stainless steels
- Aluminum and aluminum alloys
- Nickel and nickel alloys
- Copper and copper alloys
- Titanium and titanium alloys
- Dissimilar material combinations (e.g., steel-aluminum, copper-aluminum)