Laser welding of plastics is now a convenient and ... The breakthrough came with the replacement of the Nd:YAG laser by the modern diode laser which today typically offers a service life exceeding ...

"Because it has a 150-ft. (45.7-m) fiber optic delivery system, our 2,400-watt CW Nd:YAG laser welding head can be brought internal to the vessel and locally tooled with accessories, potentially ...