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Example of direct writing of 2D matrix code on metal. Can also be written on other materials such as glass, ceramics, silicon and diamond with pixel sizes down to 10 microns.
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Available in silver and black. 3M 7848 label stock is a speciality film stock that can be inscribed by a laser beam, which is designed to ablate the top layer off to create an inverse image.... more...
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Example of laser percussion drilling to produce a 4 micron hole in stainless steel. Drilling rates of > 400 holes per second possible in steel and other metals. more...
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High quality, parallel hole of 50 microns diameter in steel produced using a laser trepanning technique.
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0.5mm diameter hole drilled through stainless steel at an angle of 30 degrees. Typically used in advanced fuel injectors and other spray applications.
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This is a CV joint cage cut using a carbon dioxide laser using a 5 axis system. more...
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Process: a hypodermic needle is made by solid state laser cutting a tube non-radially
Industrial sector: medical equipment
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Process: stents cut from tube, typically less than 1-2mm in diameter, using solid state laser
Industrial sector: Medical equipment
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A stainless steel cap end that is used on a canister for that measures water quality, the holes are designed to let water through the canister. more...
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A stainless steel cap end that is used on a canister for that measures water quality, the holes are designed to let water through the canister. more...
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Demonstration of the advantages of laser drilling of advanced fuel injectors. This demonstration piece illustrates the ability to automatically adjust hole diameter, position and angle.
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Process: window frame extrusion seam welding, CO2 slab, power 2kW upwards
Industrial sector: architecture
Material: aluminium
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Aluminum windshield wiper linkage, laser welded (Sander / Erdrich Forming Technology)... more...
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Welded duct-bottom-joint on an exhaust heat exchanger... more...
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About 120 mm long this automotive part has a gear at one end for a low volume sports car. more...
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1mm ball bearing welded with 3 spots to a Stainless Steel pin. more...
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60 micron wide blind slots with flat bottom produced in copper. Applications include fluidics, cooling and sensors. more...
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Lasers can cut arbitrary shaped holes cleanly allowing giving good surface finish and clean edges without the need for post processing. more...
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GSI Lumonics MultiWave™ laser welding car body
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Process: stents cut from tube, typically less than 2mm, in diameter using solid state laser. Industrial sector: Medical equipment
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Laser surface melting of cast iron camshaft to achieve a hardened outer layer. more...
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40 micron diameter holes on a 60 micron pitch in 250 micron thick ceramic.
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Close up of the weld produced in Ref. ID 24 showing how the weld (made when the panel was flat) has maintained its integrity, even after forming to the complex shape shown. See also “Ref. ID 24” & “Ref. ID 35”. more...
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‘T’ joint Aluminium keyhole weld
The photograph shows a joint typical of those which might be found in a ‘space frame’ vehicle architecture, sometimes used for production of car bodies from aluminium alloy. more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Diode laser welding of stainless steel. This example shows the diode laser welding in conduction limited mode, to produce a very smooth and cosmetically attractive weld head. more...
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Cross-section polish of a guide rail, hardened by a high power diode laser... more...
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This cross section of a cut/seal joint in 0.1mm thick polypropylene was made at a speed of about 100m/min, when using a CO2 laser. The wavelength of light from this laser is readily absorbed by this material. A unique ‘diffractive’ optic ... more...
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Cutting and trimming automotive components using a GSI YAG laser with optical fibre robotic delivery more...
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Laser profiling of ceramic material, 1mm thick using a CO2 slab laser.
It is suitable for use in the microelectronics and general industrial sectors.
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Process: XY motion profiled metal using CO2, 10kW
Industrial sector: general industrial
Material: Stainless steel, 25mm thick
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Advantages of laser beam hardening of turbine blades includes: • outstanding wear properties; • higher fatigue strength; ... more...
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Precision thin components
This photograph shows examples of laser cut and laser drilled parts in metal. more...
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Precision thin components
This photograph shows examples of laser cut and laser drilled parts in metal. more...
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Lasers in prototyping
This photograph shows examples of laser cut and laser drilled parts in metal. more...
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Lasers in prototyping
This photograph shows examples of laser cut and laser drilled parts in metal. more...
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Examples of laser cut parts in metal, plastic and ceramic. more...
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Examples of laser cut parts in metal, plastic and ceramic. more...
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Precision thin components.
This photograph shows examples of laser cut parts in metal. more...
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Precision thin components
This photograph shows examples of laser cut parts in metal. more...
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Fine meshes of arbitrary slots can be produced for filtration. more...
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Structures in silicon wafers, front side showing, cut with the diode-pumped solid state ultraviolet laser (GATOR UV). ... more...
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Structures in silicon wafers, back side showing, cut with the diode-pumped solid-state ultraviolet laser (GATOR UV). ... more...
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Fine cutting of tubing with arbitrary slots and holes. more...
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Example of fine cutting of 0.5mm thick steel. more...
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Process: cutting metal sheet with a pulsed YAG to make a flexible heater element
Industrial sector: Aerospace
Material: stainless steel
Other notes: Pulsed YAG lasers can cut thin metals with a finer kerf width and less heat deposition than CO2.
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About 10mm ø stainless steel. Important to have clean holes with no burr. more...
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Stainless steel is cut into and marked with a graduated measuring scale. The mark is permanent with good contrast to the original material. more...
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Copper part welded on with a YAG laser. more...
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The photograph demonstrates the use of pressed Nd:YAG laser light, focussed to a small spot, and used very effectively for the hermetic sealing of electronic/electrical packages. more...
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Demonstration of high quality laser trepanned hole in silicon wafer. Applications in semiconductors and sensors. High quality trepanned hole diameter capability of 20 microns and greater with aspect ratios of >15:1. more...
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Process: stents cut from tube, typically less than 1-2mm in diameter, using solid state laser
Industrial sector: Medical equipment
Material: Nitinol
Other notes: cardio-vascular stents are implanted inside blood vessels and then expanded by balloon angioplasty. The stent acts like a scaffold to hold the vessel open to permit blood flow.
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Example of selective laser ablation using direct write to remove a metal layer off a ceramic substrate to create an electronic device.
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Example of selective laser ablation using direct write to remove a metal layer off a ceramic substrate to create an electronic circuit. more...
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Cold rolling tool for wire production, wear and tear area severally coated (5 mm thickness) with WC/Co-NiCrBSi by multi layer stacking.... more...
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Laser beam hardened curved gripper edge, hardness 800 HV 0.05mm, optional hardening depth 0.1mm.... more...
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More details can be found in the document ‘Laser Beam Build-up Welding’ [link to IWS_dopp_04e2.pdf] more...
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Tear area is coated with Stellit 21. More details can be found in the document ‘Laser Beam Build-up Welding’ [link to IWS_dopp_04e2.pdf] more...
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Cold work steel 90MnCrV8 (O2) crack-free coated with NiCrBSi alloy Deloro 60. More details can be found in the document ‘Induction assisted laser materials processing’ by following the link at ... more...
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Process: CO2 laser systems can perforate, cut and scribe packaging materials to create ‘easy open’ methods for food packaging and containers. The laser processes are generally in-line at the reel-to-reel stage of polymer processing. Material: most plastic films and aluminium foil/plastic laminates and paper.
Other notes: plastic layers can be cut partially to weaken regions to be opened, such as drinking straw inserts. Laminates can be cut through the plastic layer, but leaving the airtight foil layer intact.
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CO2 laser systems can perforate, cut and scribe packaging materials to create ‘easy open’ methods for food packaging and containers. The laser processes are generally in-line at the reel-to-reel stage of polymer processing. ... more...
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Process: CO2 laser systems can perforate, cut and scribe packaging materials to create ‘easy open’ methods for food packaging and containers. The laser processes are generally in-line at the reel-to-reel stage of polymer processing. ... more...
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Process: CO2 laser systems can perforate, cut and scribe packaging materials to create ‘easy open’ methods for food packaging and containers. The laser processes are generally in-line at the reel-to-reel stage of polymer processing. ... more...
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A stiff support in 1.5 mm stainless with an “egg box” slot laser cut and welded.
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All the steel has been laser cut. more...
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This large CO2 laser system is used for large flatbed processing of sheet metal. more...
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Example of dicing a diamond wafer in order to produce heat spreaders for micro-electronic and opto-electronic devices. Kerf width of 10 microns and very low taper can be achieved. more...
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This shows the clean cut through glass tubing by using a laser. more...
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Individual parts can be laser cut but need specialist machines with good accuracy and stability. more...
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Examples of CO2 laser cutting of stainless steel tubes of 6mm wall thickness at various diameters. more...
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Guide rail, partially hardened by a a high power diode laser... more...
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This weld, joining the cap to the body of this fuel filter demonstrates the low heat input, (while still maintaining a high welding speed) of the laser process. In this particular case, the fuel filter inside the steel housing remaining undamaged during welding. more...
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Marking of most metals and plastics:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals and plastics:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals, plastics and wood:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals and plastics:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals and plastics:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals and plastics:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat.
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Marking of most metals, plastics and wood:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat. more...
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Steel and most metals:
Permanent marking that does not fade. more...
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Marking of precious metals for Jewellery:
Permanent, attractive marking, often onto surfaces that are not flat. more...
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Stainless steel and most metals:
Permanent marking that does not act as a bacterial trap or fade with cleaning. more...
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Stainless steel and most metals:
Permanent marking that does not act as a bacterial trap or fade with cleaning. more...
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Anodised and most coated metals:
Laser marking logos and other information onto coated metals.
Permanent marking that does not fade. more...
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Metal marking:
Barcodes and ID matrices can be difficult to mark directly and permanently onto metals without lasers. more...
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Metal marking: Barcodes and ID matrices can be difficult to mark directly and permanently onto metals without lasers. Such codes are becoming a tracking and safety ‘must’ in the automotive, medical and aerospace industries (and Formula 1). more...
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Mark quality is directly related to the quality of the anodising. more...
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Coated labels: Permanently marked & cut into any shape using a laser. Useful in automotive, electronics and security fields: material cures upon adhesion resulting in a tamper-evident label that withstands weathering/high temperatures. more...
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Painted plastic: Removal of the top layer of black paint reveals the layer beneath in the programmed shaped required for the graphic and is now routine during production of cars and mobile phones. It creates backlightable graphics with sharp corners in a software-driven manner. more...
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Painted plastic: Removal of the top layer of black paint reveals the layer beneath in the programmed shaped required for the graphic and is now routine during production of cars and mobile phones. It creates backlightable graphics with sharp corners in a software-driven manner.
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Painted plastic: Removal of the top layer of black paint reveals the layer beneath in the programmed shaped required for the graphic and is now routine during production of cars and mobile phones. It creates backlightable graphics with sharp corners in a software-driven manner.
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Painted plastic: Removal of the top layer of black paint reveals the layer beneath in the programmed shaped required for the graphic and is now routine during production of cars and mobile phones. It creates backlightable graphics with sharp corners in a software-driven manner.
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Experiments have shown that the mark can stay legible when the material is shrunk. more...
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Mark quality is directly related to the quality of the aluminium. Low grade aluminium will produce ragged edges and rough surface finish.
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Laser receptive additives for both Nd:YAG and CO2 lasers. Iriodin® LS Pigments under correct conditions can enhance marking quality and contrasts.
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Additional words: marking, medical, steel more...
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The example shows the marks produced in a continuous wave format. It is also possible to mark the material to an engraved format, where the surface material is vaporised.
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Additional words: marking, electronics, plastic, ceramic, integrated circuits more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Permanent data applied to electronics housings and packaging.
Marking of most most metals and plastics and Silicon wafers. more...
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Laser milling of diamond to produce a complex 2.5D component. It is unlikely that this component could have been produced in any other way because of the extreme hardness of diamond.
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Example of a laser trepanned hole as used in diesel fuel injectors. Typical diameters are 40 – 150 microns through 1mm steel with zero taper.
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Car inner door prototype tailor welded blank. See also “Ref. ID 24” & “Ref. ID 34”. more...
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Exhaust heat exchanger for diesel motors (Fa. Behr GmbH & Co.)... more...
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Sintering sieve drum, welded by a HPDL, material: non-rusting high-grade steel, 2 mm... more...
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By ‘tailoring’ a flat panel, in terms of either material thickness or type of coating, the automotive designer can produce vehicle body panels, which are better suited, in terms of required properties, which might include, weight or ... more...
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Process: Welding a cylindrical component with a pulsed YAG laser
Industrial sector: general industrial
Material: stainless steel
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Process: welding a cylindrical component with a pulsed YAG
Industrial sector: general industrial
Material: stainless steel
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Process: welding a cylindrical component with a pulsed YAG
Industrial sector: general industrial
Material: stainless steel
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Welding of the duct-bottom-joint at the exhaust heat exchanger utilizing a CO2 laser, gantry machine, and beam deflecting optics... more...
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Laser welding of thin metal plate onto thick base material
Carrier: Stainless steel, Lid: Tantalum.
Laser cutting allows thin tantalum to be cut into a grid pattern with arbitrary shaped holes. more...
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CO2 laser welding in mild steel. The filler wire helps bridge gaps, thereby reducing fit-up requirements, which can be quite stringent for autogenous laser welding. more...
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