Laser welding heads for precise process control and top seam quality
Modular processing heads for automated welding processes
Precitec laser welding heads enable precise and stable process control during automated laser welding. The modular processing heads distribute the laser energy in the process in a controlled manner, ensuring reproducible welding results - even with challenging materials and complex component geometries. Thanks to their compact design, the laser welding heads can be flexibly integrated into automated production systems and support stable processes in industrial series production. Typical applications range from body-in-white structures in automotive engineering to battery housings for electromobility and structural components in general industry.
Precitec's laser welding heads are powerful processing heads for laser welding with diode and solid-state lasers. They were developed for use in automated production lines and meet high requirements in terms of process stability, seam quality and optics service life. Thanks to their modular design, they can be flexibly integrated into different system concepts - from compact production cells to sophisticated series processes.
The portfolio includes the YW30 and YW52 models as well as the ScanWelder as an extended laser welding head with integrated 1D beam oscillation. While the YW30 and YW52 differ in terms of size and power range, the ScanWelder enables targeted adjustment of the energy input along the weld seam, thereby expanding the process technology options in laser welding.
With the YW30, YW52 and ScanWelder, Precitec offers a coordinated portfolio of laser welding heads for different laser powers and application requirements - from classic welding tasks to process-optimized applications with increased seam stability.
YW30 - Compact laser welding head for medium laser power
- Space-saving design for systems with limited installation space
- Flexible and modular configuration options
- Economical solution for versatile welding tasks
Optimal balance between performance, compactness and costs
YW52 - Powerful laser welding head for high demands
- Designed for high laser power and stable series processes
- Suitable for large working distances and robust production environments
- Maximum process stability thanks to powerful optics and cooling concepts
- High seam quality for demanding applications
ScanWelder - Laser welding head with dynamic energy distribution
- Targeted adjustment of the energy input along the weld seam
- Optimized seam geometry and reduced heat-affected zones
- Increased process stability with demanding material combinations
- Efficient laser welding without filler wire
Typical applications for Precitec laser welding heads
Laser welding heads from Precitec are used in numerous industrial applications where precise energy input, stable processes and reproducible seam quality are crucial. Thanks to their modular design, the processing heads can be flexibly adapted to different laser powers, materials and production environments. This makes them suitable for highly automated series processes as well as for demanding welding tasks with complex component geometries.
Battery housings and components for electromobility
Laser welding plays a central role in the production of battery housings and components for electric vehicles. Controlled energy input and stable welding processes are particularly crucial for aluminum components in order to avoid pore formation and achieve a high seam quality. Precitec laser welding heads support these requirements with precise beam guidance and reproducible process conditions. They are used for welding battery housings, covers, cooling structures and structural battery modules, among other things.
Body-in-white production in automotive engineering
Laser welding is also an established process for highly productive series production in body-in-white manufacturing. Body structures, reinforcements and connecting elements must be produced at high speed and with consistent seam quality. Precitec laser welding heads enable stable process control even with complex geometries and varying component tolerances. Thanks to their compact design, they can be flexibly integrated into robot systems and automated production lines.
Structural parts and thick-walled components
In addition to applications in the automotive industry, laser welding heads are also used in many areas of general industry. These include, for example, structural components, thick-walled components or highly stressed connecting elements. High laser power, stable optics and reliable process control are crucial here in order to achieve deep welding depths and reproducible seam geometries. Precitec processing heads support these requirements with robust optical designs and flexible integration options in different production environments.
Laser welding heads are used worldwide in numerous industries where precise energy input and stable processes are crucial. The most important areas of application include the automotive industry, battery production for electromobility, mechanical engineering and applications in electronics and medical technology. Modern laser welding heads support efficient and reproducible manufacturing processes in automated production systems.