Weldone™ key attributes for users are:

 -Major increase in speed/throughput - typically x2 for most of materials.

-Major increase in penetration capability - typically x2 for most of materials.

-Dramatically reduced heat input.

-High and repeatable weld quality.

-Increased tolerance to workpiece variations.

-Increased tolerance to fit-up and positional variations.

-Produces welds with exceptional cosmetic appearance.

-Designed for easy automation.

-Simple power control e.g. for down slope and up slope.

-Compact integrated welding head - robot compatible.

-Friendly user interface, easy operation and simple maintenance.

-Wire-feed models available.

Due to the constriction of the plasma arc caused by the interaction with the laser beam, the quality of the combined technology is comparable to that of laser-alone (of equivalent power), rather than a plasma arc.

For applications requiring high speed welding of thin plates, we have demonstrated that the increase in productivity does not come at the expense of process quality, which would have a negative impact on acceptance and post-process costs. In addition, we have demonstrated that combined technology, by reducing fit-up requirements compared with laser-alone, produces savings in pre-process cost.

For applications requiring thick material welding, we have demonstrated significant savings in both pre- and post-processes, both by reduction of fit-up problems, and by low heat input into the workpiece as compared to arc alone.