What is the difference between fiber laser welding and traditional welding?

laser welding machine is the use of high energy laser pulse on the surface of the welding material for local heating,
the laser energy will melt the material through the heat conduction inside the material to form a fixed melt pool,
is a new type of welding method.

laser welding machine and traditional welding machine are different in principle,welding effect, scope of application,operation
requirement and use cost.

1. Different principles
Traditional welding machines work by heating metal with an arc or current to melt it and connect it with another metal.
The laser welding machine uses the heat of the laser beam to heat the metal locally to achieve the purpose of welding.

2. The welding effect is different
When welding some materials with large thickness, the traditional welding machine is prone to defects, such as the
welding seam is not tight, pores or cracks. The laser welding machine can achieve local heating, the welding effect
is more fine, and some problems that are difficult to solve by traditional welding machines can be avoided.

3. Different scope of application
Due to the higher welding accuracy of the laser welding machine, it is suitable for areas with higher welding
quality requirements, such as electronic parts, medical equipment and other fine fields. 
The traditional welding machine is suitable for more rough welding tasks, such as buildings, Bridges and other large projects.

4.Operation requirement is different
Fiber laser welding heat is small, the metal sheet is not easy to deformation, easy to operate, and the technical
requirements for workers are not high.
Traditional welding operations are observed and performed under a mask. Because the field of vision is unclear
and the working conditions are poor, so to ensure the quality of welding, not only must have a more skilled operating
technology, but also should be highly focused.

5. The use cost is different
Because the laser welding machine technology is more advanced, it is more complex to use than the traditional welding
machine, so the cost of the laser welding machine is relatively high. However, in some areas with high welding quality
requirements, the use of laser welding machines can save later maintenance costs and obtain more economic benefits in the long run.

In summary, there are many differences between laser welding machines and traditional welding machines. 
When choosing the right welding method, it is necessary to consider the actual situation and choose the welding tool that is most suitable for you.