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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: jsaylor on April 18, 2005, 12:07:46

Title: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: jsaylor on April 18, 2005, 12:07:46
I bought this tool to use in my fine jewelry design and repair business.  I have been working w/ the laser welder now for about a month. Unbelievable capabilities.  I can now weld with virtualy no heat on any metal.  I can adjust the weld diameter from .2-2mm and the weld time can be set between 2-20 miliseconds.   I've used it on gold, platinum, stainless, brass and even plastic.  I'm just beging to see the possibilities.  If anyone has any small parts that need welding/filling I may be able to help.
jsaylor@aloha.net

Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: J. Huber on April 18, 2005, 12:36:55
Aloha Jim. Just a thought but would that be perfect for welding the little arm back onto the glove box door? Mine is missing, and I have been told that the only way to get the arm back on and have it be strong is to weld it. Was told it would be difficult to do.

James
63 230SL
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: Jonny B on April 18, 2005, 13:29:21
Sounds like a really cool tool! I think we all will be interested to hear if it might work for the glovebox door. There might be application for the little tabs and things that break off, and you hear "Looks like you need a new one" or even worse "NLA"

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on April 18, 2005, 15:26:13
Jim:
Is it that tool they sell on the info channel? or is this the professional one? Can you give us some information.

Thanks
Bob Geco
Tool Junky
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: hauser on April 18, 2005, 21:36:11
I wonder if this would work on those pesky little tabs found on the ashtray?

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: jsaylor on April 19, 2005, 03:21:30
quote:
Originally posted by krwaxbz

Jim:
Is it that tool they sell on the info channel? or is this the professional one? Can you give us some information.

Thanks
Bob Geco
Tool Junky

Bob, @ 30K it is a real tool.  Ash try tabs would be a snap, shouldn't be a problem w/ the glove box door eather.  The only limitation is the size of the welding chamber, though the floor of the chamber can be removed and longer items may be fitted from below.

Aloha,


Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: n/a on April 19, 2005, 12:33:29
I will add my voice to the chorus that this sounds great.  I have been using a Weller for years, but have yet to see a laser soldering gun.  Is this a generic tool now, or is this specifically only available from a single supplier?  

Peri
69 triple green pagoda
Title: Re: New toy/tool, Laser welder
Post by: jsaylor on April 20, 2005, 01:57:55
Peri,

This is not a soldering gun.  The unit is a high power fully computerised hight tech tool and measures about
4 'Lx3'Hx2'W The unit I have is made by Crawford Equipment.  They are the only US made lazer welder units.  Most are sold to medical equipment manufactures, Dental labs and other high tech specialised manufactures.  The jewelry industry has been using them for about five years now.  As a 30 year jewelry designer/manufacture I use it for many steps for the fabrication and repair of fine jewelry.  The possible uses are pretty exciting.



Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL