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In metal manufacturing, welding is a widely used technology for materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, and aluminum alloys. The most common method is arc welding, and welding machines are widely used in factories, workshops, and metal processing workshops for various applications such as kitchenware, bathroom equipment, doors, windows, and railings. There are millions of welders on the market, usually priced at thousands of yuan each.

Pain points of traditional welding

Hazards of metal fume: Welding produces metal fumes containing heavy metal elements and compounds. These fine particles are easily inhaled, causing fibrosis and inflammation of lung tissue, leading to symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, coughing, and even coughing up blood. Toxic gases produced during welding can also irritate and corrode the respiratory tract and lungs.

In addition, arc welding emits 3 spectra: infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet light. Among them, ultraviolet light is the most dangerous and can damage the lens and retina of the eye, leading to diseases such as conjunctivitis, cataracts, and visual impairment.

Increased health awareness coupled with the arduous nature of traditional welding has led to fewer and fewer young people entering the traditional welding industry.

Handheld laser welding gradually replaces traditional arc welding

Since its launch in 2018, handheld laser welding has attracted widespread attention and has grown exponentially in a few years, becoming the fastest growing area in laser equipment. Handheld laser welding is highly flexible and easy to operate, and the efficiency of continuous linear seam welding is nearly ten times higher than that of arc spot welding, which can save a lot of time and labor costs. The welding head originally weighed more than 2 kilograms, but now it has been reduced to about 700 grams, minimizing fatigue during long-term use and enhancing practicality.

Laser welding does not require welding rods, greatly reducing the generation of metal fumes and harmful gases, and providing relatively better protection for human health. Wearing protective glasses can effectively protect the welder's eyes while generating sparks and strong reflected light.

The substantial increase in the adoption of handheld laser welding is attributed to the decline in equipment costs. Currently, the power range of mainstream handheld laser welding equipment is 1kW to 3kW. These devices were originally priced at more than 100,000 yuan, but now have generally dropped to more than 20,000 yuan. The large number of manufacturers, modular configuration, and low user entry barriers have benefited many users and joined the buying trend. However, due to the immaturity of the industrial chain, the industry has not yet formed a steady and healthy development.

Future Development Forecast of Handheld Laser Welding

Continuous improvements in handheld laser welding equipment are underway, with the goal of smaller size and lighter weight, and are expected to achieve a similar form factor to the current small arc welding machine. This evolution will enable direct on-site processing and operation at construction sites.

Laser welding is expected to continue to replace traditional welding machines on the market, with annual demand remaining above 150,000 units. It will become a more commonly adopted equipment category in the metal manufacturing field. Its versatility, as it does not require precision processing, can meet a wider range of market needs, resulting in explosive growth. Although there is still room for a small decline in procurement costs in the future, it cannot be compared with the level of ordinary welding machines in the thousand-yuan level.