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Notes from the shop floor
Comparisons, arithmetic and buying criteria for handheld laser welding and marking — written for people who have to justify the purchase, not just make it.

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Handheld Laser Welder vs TIG: 3 mm Speed Test
Everyone in the industry quotes a speed multiple. Almost nobody shows the arithmetic behind it. Here it is, on 3 mm stainless, with every assumption written down so you can throw your own numbers in.
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Battery Laser Marker vs Desktop Unit
A desktop laser marker is cheaper, faster and more capable — on parts that fit on its bed. The battery-powered handheld exists for the parts that never will.
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