Can the laser welder use gas to protect the welding wire?

Laser welding machine is a kind of equipment that uses laser beam to weld. It focuses the laser beam on the welded joint to make it instantly heat and melt, thus achieving the purpose of welding. Laser welding machine usually uses laser welding wire instead of gas shielded welding wire.

Gas shielded welding wire is a common welding material, which is usually used for gas shielded welding. Gas shielded welding is a welding method that uses shielding gas (such as argon) to isolate the welding area from the air and prevent oxygen and water vapor from oxidizing and corroding the welded joints. In the process of gas shielded welding, the welding wire is sent to the welding area through the welding gun to form a weld with the molten base metal.

The working principle and welding method of laser welding machine and gas shielded welding are different. Laser welding machine uses the high energy density of laser beam to directly heat the welded joint to the melting temperature, thus realizing welding. The laser welding machine does not need to use shielding gas, because the welding area is isolated from the air during laser welding and will not be affected by oxidation and corrosion.

Therefore, laser welding machine is not suitable for gas shielded welding wire welding. Laser welding machine usually uses special laser welding wire with high purity, which is suitable for laser welding. Laser welding wire usually has high melting point and good welding performance, which can meet the requirements of laser welding.

In a word, laser welding machine is not suitable for gas shielded welding wire, but uses special laser welding wire. Laser welding machine can achieve high quality welding effect by using high energy density laser beam without using shielding gas.