Laser Welding Knowledge Base
Reference materials and technical resources for laser welding engineers and technicians. All content is free and continuously updated.
Quick Reference
Parameter tables, material properties, and conversion charts for fast lookup
Material Comparison
Weldability ratings, compatibility matrix, and material-specific requirements
Cleaning Guide
Surface preparation methods and contamination removal procedures
Troubleshooting
Defect diagnosis flowcharts and systematic problem-solving guides
Technical Glossary
Comprehensive definitions of welding terms, acronyms, and technical terminology
Welding Calculators
Professional tools for energy, safety, and quality optimization
Available Resources
Quick Reference Tables
Fast access to essential welding parameters and material properties. Perfect for quick lookups during setup or troubleshooting.
- Recommended power and speed by material and thickness
- Material property tables (thermal conductivity, melting points, absorptivity)
- Shielding gas flow rate recommendations
- Laser safety class definitions (Class 1-4)
- Unit conversion tables
Technical Glossary
Clear definitions of welding terminology, acronyms, and technical concepts. Organized alphabetically from A to Z for easy reference.
- Welding processes and modes (keyhole, conduction mode)
- Defect types and their causes
- Material science terms
- Equipment and component terminology
- Standards and specifications (ISO, GB, AWS)
Welding Calculators
Professional calculation tools for parameter optimization, safety assessment, and quality prediction. All calculators include detailed explanations.
- Energy & Heat Calculator
- Safety & Emissions Assessment
- Multi-Variable Process Optimizer
- Surface Quality Predictor
- + 8 specialized quick calculators
Referenced Industry Standards
Content is based on and references international welding standards:
- ISO 13919: Quality requirements for laser beam welded joints
- GB 7247-2012: Laser products safety classification (Chinese standard)
- ISO 11553: Safety requirements for laser beam welding equipment
- AWS D17.1: Specification for aerospace fusion welding
- ANSI Z136.1: Safe use of lasers (American standard)
How to Navigate
- Quick Lookups: Use Quick Reference for immediate parameter guidance
- Term Clarification: Check Glossary when encountering unfamiliar terminology
- Calculations: Use Calculators for detailed analysis and optimization
- Problem Solving: Combine multiple resources for comprehensive solutions
About This Project
This knowledge base is developed and maintained as an individual open educational project. Content is continuously improved based on user feedback, latest research, and industry best practices.
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