Fine welding with lasers.
The need for micro joining metallic alloys for surgical instruments, implants and advanced medical devices is driving a rapid increase in the implementation of laser welding technology in research, development and volume production. This article discusses the advantages of this welding method and the types of lasers used in the process.
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Rofin-Baasel UK, Daventry, UK. d.maclellan@rofin-baasel.co.uk
D000497:Alloys / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D004526:Efficiency; D004735:Energy Transfer; D007834:Lasers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008904:Miniaturization / Q000379:methods; D014896:Welding / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials