Laser Welding

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Laser welding has become a preferred choice for industrial and agricultural manufacturing due to its exceptional precision and efficiency. This advanced process delivers cleaner edges with superior perpendicularity compared to traditional flame-cutting methods, ensuring high-quality results for even the most intricate profiles.

In addition to its speed and accuracy, laser welding produces a smaller kerf and minimizes heat-affected areas, reducing material distortion and preserving structural integrity. It is particularly effective for cutting carbon steel, aluminum alloys, and stainless steel across a wide range of thicknesses and plate sizes, making it a versatile solution for demanding manufacturing applications.

Industries that Benefit from the Laser Welding Process

  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Military Equipment
  • Trucks & Trailers
  • Construction
  • Aerospace

Steps in the Laser Welding Process

Laser welding generates a highly concentrated beam of light to produce a metal-to-metal weld with no filler material needed. The beam of light is amplified and directed on the material seams until they reach a melting point that fuses the two surfaces together. Gas, solid-state, and fiber are the most common types of laser welding technologies.  Laser welding automation results in quality, repeatability, and a high level of productivity. The laser welding process is excellent for cutting carbon steel, low alloy steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials.

Benefits of Laser Welding

  • High Precision & Minimal Distortion – The focused laser beam allows for extremely precise welds, reducing material distortion and ensuring high-quality results.
  • Fast Processing Speeds – Laser welding is significantly faster than traditional welding methods, improving efficiency and reducing production time.
  • Strong & Durable Welds – The process creates deep penetration welds with excellent mechanical properties, leading to stronger and more reliable joints.
  • Versatility Across Materials – It works effectively on a wide range of metals, including carbon steel, aluminum alloys, stainless steel, and even some non-metallic materials.
  • Non-Contact Process – Since laser welding doesn’t require direct physical contact, it minimizes contamination risks and is ideal for industries like medical device manufacturing and aerospace.
  • Reduced Post-Processing – The precision of laser welding often eliminates the need for extensive finishing work, saving time and costs

A Commitment to Quality

OMS offers vertically integrated turnkey manufacturing processes including extensive in-house 2nd and 3rd step processing capabilities. Our fully automated laser welding equipment represents the most current in technology. Each facility is ISO 9001:2015 certified offering significant capacity and manufacturing redundancies. We practice collaboration on new and existing products using our Value-Analysis/Value-Engineering (VA/VE) process. This allows us to validate the manufacturing process prior to production, saving development time, reducing costs and delivering on schedule every time.

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