Industrial application of high power disk lasers

Rüdiger Brockmann; David Havrilla

doi:10.1117/12.761255

13 March 2008 Industrial application of high power disk lasers

Rüdiger Brockmann, David Havrilla

Proceedings Volume 6871, Solid State Lasers XVII: Technology and Devices; 68710I (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.761255
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Laser welding has become one of the fastest growing areas for industrial laser applications. The increasing cost effectiveness of the laser process is enabled by the development of new highly efficient laser sources, such as the Disk laser, coupled with decreasing cost per Watt. TRUMPF introduced the Disk laser several years ago, and today it has become the most reliable laser tool on the market. The excellent beam quality and output powers of up to 10 kW enable its application in the automotive industry as well as in the range of thick plate welding, such as heavy construction and ship building. This serves as an overview of the most recent developments on the TRUMPF Disk laser and its industrial applications like cutting, welding, remote welding and hybrid welding, too. The future prospects regarding increased power and even further improved productivity and economics are presented.

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Rüdiger Brockmann and David Havrilla "Industrial application of high power disk lasers", Proc. SPIE 6871, Solid State Lasers XVII: Technology and Devices, 68710I (13 March 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.761255

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