Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes. The Branson GLX-3 Laser Welder from Emerson uses ...

This article was updated March 7, 2023. It was originally published Dec. 9, 2004. Engineers have an impressive array of ways to join two pieces of metal including adhesives, nuts and bolts, and a long ...

CARMS, Wales, United Kingdom — Weld purging smaller tubes and pipes of different diameters can be challenging, especially when budgets are tight. Often, welders are left to create their own homemade ...