Laser Welding Services

JACO Machine Works provides in-house laser welding services with precision laser welding equipment. We pair our laser welding with a highly robust quality system to ensure your satisfaction. Whatever your application may be, our engineers and talented operations professionals are determined to help you succeed.

At JACO, we know that engineers involved in the production of components for medical devices, robotics, and aerospace applications need highly accurate, circumferential welds with minimal heat warping. Laser welding offers a cost-effective solution for cleanly and accurately joining components with complex geometries, enhancing the strength of the part while maintaining high repeatability.

Laser Welding Capabilities

Laser welding creates deep, narrow welds to quickly produce parts. It is a flexible and versatile process that can be applied to a range of materials with varying thicknesses. JACO’s LaserStar® G3 1900 pedestal laser welder can produce up to 80 Joules of heat, pulsing from 0.5-20 Hertz with a pulse length of 0.2-20 milliseconds. Benefits of our laser beam welding capabilities include:

Automated rotary motion devices create circumferential welds with astounding repeatability
Complete control over the amount of energy put into each weld
Instant notification of personnel if discrepancies occur during welding
Welding to meet strict specifications in any industry
Minimal distortion and clean welds.

Medical Applications

In the medical field, the stringent requirements for safety and precision demand that Medical Devices and Surgical Instruments adhere to exacting standards. These components often come into direct contact with the human body, and therefore any imperfections can have critical implications during their use. As an ISO9001:2015 and ASD9100 D certified manufacturer with an ISO 13485:2003 compliant Quality Management System, JACO offers laser welding services that yield robust, reliable parts with both functional and aesthetic qualities. We have the expertise to produce:

Surgical Tools: JACO’s laser welding ensures that surgical tools, such as scalpels, forceps, and retractors, meet the highest standards. These tools must be not only durable but also precise to facilitate delicate procedures.
Sensors: Hermetic seals are essential to protect sensitive electronics from environmental factors. Laser welding provides a reliable barrier against moisture, gases, and contaminants, ensuring the longevity and reliability of critical medical sensors.
Drug Pumps: Drug delivery systems, including insulin pumps and pain management devices, rely on accurate welding. Laser welding promotes leak-proof connections, preventing any unintended drug release.
And more: Whether it’s implantable devices, diagnostic equipment, or prosthetics, JACO’s laser welding capabilities contribute to their safety and effectiveness.

Aerospace Applications

When it comes to the Aerospace industry, precision and reliability are paramount. The aerospace industry relies on laser welding to create intricate components that withstand extreme conditions, tight tolerances, and rigorous regulations. At JACO, we have the laser welding capabilities to produce the following aerospace components:

Turbine Component Weld Joints: Playing a crucial role in aircraft compulsion, these welds must withstand extreme heat, rapid temperature fluctuations, and mechanical strains. Laser welding ensures strong connections, ultimately enhancing engine efficiency.
Exhaust and After-Burner Cones: Exhaust cones efficiently direct hot gases away from an aircraft’s engine, while after-burner cones enhance thrust during high-speed flight. These components thus operate under extreme conditions, facing intense temperatures and aerodynamic forces. Laser welding provides seamless joints that prevent leaks and maintain structural integrity.
Bleed Air Duct Manifolds: These manifolds supply air for cabin pressurization, anti-icing, and other critical functions. Laser welds provide leak-free welds to prevent air loss and ensure system reliability.
Exhaust Fire-Seal Components: These components play a critical safety role by preventing flames from entering the engine during emergencies. These intricately shaped parts therefore demand precise laser welding to ensure fire-seal integrity, safeguarding passengers and crew.
And more!

Customer Success Story - Sensor Devices

JACO was approached by a company specializing in gas mass flow measurement sensors for natural gas and hydrogen. They needed a probe comprising of a window housing and two sets of fine hypo tubes and plugs that were laser welded together. The critical aspect was achieving a hermetic seal on all welds to prevent the sensor shorting during operations—something that could lead to a catastrophic natural gas or hydrogen explosion.

The precision of JACO’s LaserStar® G3 1900 pedestal laser welder allowed us to meticulously manage the weld energy applied to the delicate hypo tubes, resulting in a hermetic seal with minimal heat distortion. Our Design for Manufacturing experts quickly recognized a need to modify the plug component’s design to ensure a more consistent fit into the tube. As a result, laser welding became quicker, and leak test failures were virtually eliminated. Our DFM specialists also engineered and 3D printed a weld fixture in-house to generate an eccentric orbital motion in the LaserStar’s basic rotary motion head. This enabled JACO to laser weld two off-center circular welds without the need for a complex CNC motion system. The design, printing, and testing of the weld fixture were accomplished in just a day or two, a stark contrast to the weeks and significant cost it would have taken to produce and test a precision CNC machined fixture. When our client returned with a new design for a smaller probe, JACO’s engineers easily updated the laser fixture design and 3D printed a new fixture to laser weld the new smaller sensor bodies.

Precision Laser Welding and Machining Services

JACO Machine Works stands at the forefront of delivering top-tier manufacturing services. We provide the industry’s best laser welding services for medical devices and other industrial uses.

We guarantee quality across all our services and ensure supply chain excellence and full traceability for our production processes and secondary services. In addition to Laser Welding, JACO also offers the following services: