Case Studies

TWI has worked extensively with its members on individual projects as well as collaborative exchanges on various aspects of laser materials properties.

Case study 1 - Laser Hybrid MAG Welding

For the shipbuilding and marine industry, laser hybrid MAG welding can provide a joining solution with low levels of thermal distortion.

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Case study 2 - Laser welding of titanium and steel pipe

Through the funded programme Toolform, TWI has been able to work with small to medium sized enterprises in the South Yorkshire region. One company that has benefitted from a project on laser welding is Portobello Fabrications.

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Case study 3 - Hybrid Nd:YAG - MIG welding of an aluminium rear axle housing component

TWI has used a hybrid Laser-MIG process to perform welding of automotive components in aluminium alloys to improve productivity.

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Case study 4 - Laser welding of cylindrical rotor casing

TWI has assisted a member company to fabricate a cylindrical rotor casing for an aerospace application using laser welding processes

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