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Resources for Welders & Shop Managers

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LightWELD Laser Welding – Gasses to Use for Metal Types

LightWELD Laser Welding – Power Settings, Penetration and Distortion

A welder demonstrating proper head and body positioning when laser welding

LightWELD Laser Welding – Techniques & Positioning for Welders

A closeup of a laser welding torch held at the appropriate angle for laser welding

LightWELD Laser Welding – Torch Positioning & Techniques

A welder using laser welding to fabricate a pipe

10 Steps to Achieve Handheld Laser Welding Success

Despite being adopted by thousands of fabricators and businesses around the world, handheld laser welding is still...

Close up of handheld laser welding a small part

Avoid These 5 Common Laser Welding Pitfalls

There’s no denying that new things are exciting. It can be tempting to dive right in and figure things out as you go...

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