This paper is an overview of the capabilities of a 4000 Watt CW direct diode laser coupled to a Panasonic VR-16 robot and a summary of the reliability testing that Nuvonyx Inc. has performed on the system. This system is capable of meeting the requirements of a wide range of material processing applications including the welding of carbon steels, stainless steels, galvanneal steel, aluminum, titanium, laser cladding, heat treating and paint stripping.

Topics
Robotics, Lasers, Transition metals, Chemical elements, Materials synthesis and processing, Welding
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