What Is Hybrid Laser Arc Welding and When Is It Worth Using?

Robotic welding system joining steel beams in a factory

Hybrid laser arc welding combines a laser beam and an arc process in the same weld pool. The laser gives deep penetration, while the arc adds filler metal and helps the weld handle small fit-up gaps.  That is why HLAW can be useful in automated production where speed, weld depth, and distortion control all affect […]