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1. Background of Laser
The frst industrial application of laser fusion in serial
production took place nearly 30 years ago in 1984 for
smaller components.
Through constant research and development,
Montanstahl & Stainless Structurals Asia have been
able to supply in any shape with a maximum length of
15'000 mm, a width from 20 to 1000 mm and a height
from 20 to 2000 mm with regular production consisting
mainly of material fused at an angle of 90 with the
capability to fuse round materials or shapes onto fat
edges, and also to weld at angles other than 90.
2. Laser Fus|on App||cat|on Spectrum and
Process|ng
Laser fused sections are produced by welding individual
material strips to make one complete section. The
material strips may be prefabricated solid, hollow or
even fat laser-cut strips. The fusion joints are created
by powerful lasers without any fller material, producing
very small weld seams. virtually all commercially
available carbon and stainless steels grades can be
laser fused in accordance with ASTM A1069. Lasers
have the capability to produce monolithic fusions of up
to 30mm thickness. lf higher thicknesses are required,
Hybrid-Fusions may be applied.
The high energy density of the laser beam allows for
higher processing speeds along with lower energy
input into the joining zone. The result is a high strength,
narrow seam with compact heat-affected zone
components.
Because of these advantageous characteristics, laser
fusion is an outstandingly built-up method for the
manufacturing of shape steel: T, U, H, C-sections or
as heavy-duty steel girders as well as closed sections
(box sections, hollow sections, squares, rectanglesj
After the fusion process, the sections are straightened,
bead blasted and passivated / pickled in an acid
solution. This means that any impurities created by
the welding process are removed from the material.
Furthermore our fused angles, channels and box
sections are typically grinded prior to bead blasting
to remove any seams. All bars undergo a stringent
quality control process, involving continuous checks
with special measuring equipment. These sections are
used for applications where small quantities (as low as
1 Barj are required, as well as in large projects of more
than 1,000 tons that allow designers and engineers to
rethink the possibilities of new creative designs and
shapes
Today, laser fused shapes are used in a wide number
of industrial areas. To name a few: Architectural,
Building & Construction, Machinery, Food Processing,
Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Waste Water systems,
Offshore Platforms and Shipbuilding.
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3. Advantages of Laser Fus|on
The requirements concerning quality of the work
pieces that are produced with regards to weld strength
as well as the visual appearances of weld seams are
constantly rising.
Problems that can appear when using conventional
welding techniques are mostly quality-related issues
such as distortion or deformation of the work pieces
arising from the high energy input of the electric
arc. Usually, time-consuming and pricey refnishing
operations result from this distortion and the high
demands towards the appearance of the seams.
By using laser fusion, the energy input can be reduced
signifcantly. The resulting low energy input and the
small heat affected zone signifcantly increases the
quality of the welded parts with a 2mm visible seam on
the surface.
Lastly, due to the high welding speed and large welding
depth caused by deep penetration welding, a product
of higher process stability and productivity is achieved
as compared to traditional arc welding.
Based on this technology, Stainless Structurals Asia
Pte Ltd Singapore, together with Montanstahl AG
Switzerland, are working closely with engineers,
architects, OEMs and end users to help them realize
their designs suited for a diverse mix of projects in a
wide range of industries. Our efforts are focused on
customer service, quality and innovation.
Cred|ts to Montanstah| AG & Trumpf Gruppe
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