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 ...

Hard facing is the application, by welding, of new, harder material (or an existing steel plate) to prevent wear and extend life. Where do you do it? On those machine parts that contact the ground ...

The good news? Robots are no longer reserved for the giant OEMs with endless floor space and million-dollar budgets. Compact, more affordable cells are opening the door for small and medium-sized ...

JK Lasers have supplied Setco Automotive with a high power industrial CW laser, which will be used to manufacture their automotive clutch plates. The parts produced by the company will be used in ...