Miyachi Unitek Explores Laser Micro Welding Technology at Workshop

The laser technology manager covered the basics of laser micro welding, material and plating selection, part fit-up considerations, and ideal fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG micro welding applications.

Miyachi Unitek Corporation (Monrovia, CA), a leading manufacturer of welding equipment and laser processing systems, recently showcased its expanded laser cutting capabilities at the LIA Lasers for Manufacturing Event (LME) held October 23-24 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, in Schaumburg, IL.

Dr. Geoff Shannon, the company’s laser technology manager, presented Laser Micro Welding: Technology, Capability and Applications as part of the LIA’s Laser Welding & Joining Workshop. Dr. Shannon covered the basics of laser micro welding, including material and plating selection and part fit-up considerations. He highlighted a variety of applications where both fiber and pulsed Nd:YAG micro welding are ideal and also gave a general overview of the latest laser technologies.

On display at their booth was the company’s brand new laser tube cutter that features four axes linear stages, tube diameter handling from 0.03 in to 0.25 in, tube auto feed and a wet cutting capability. Miyachi Unitek application engineers staffed the booth and discussed attendees’ cutting applications.

Miyachi Unitek offers fine laser cutting system solutions in 2, 3, 4 and 5 axes that are capable of precision cutting thin flat metals and tubing, typically in the thickness range of 0.004 in to0.04 in using a fiber laser source. The positional accuracy of the motion system combined with the fiber laser enables high cut resolution, accuracy and repeatability.

Miyachi Unitek is a leading ISO:9001-certified manufacturer of equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company provides products to a wide range of markets, including the medical device, battery, electric vehicle, and solar industries, as well as the global electronics, automotive, and general industrial markets. www.miyachiunitek.com