Case Studies
From Grit Blasting to Laser Texturing: Machine and Service
Case Studies
During the development of their new product, this manufacturer used grit blasting to prepare metal surfaces for a coating process. After they changed their part design, grit blasting caused defects and was no longer suitable.
Laser Marking Machines at Meridian’s Die Casting Plants
Case Studies
Meridian is a leader in magnesium die castings. With manufacturing facilities at key locations in Canada, the USA, the UK, Germany, China, and Mexico, they provide automotive OEMs all around the world with lightweight die castings.
Laser E-Coating Removal from Seat Rails Before Welding
Case Studies
Our client is specialized in seating solutions for the automotive industry. Their seat rails—as part of critical safety components—are e-coated to prevent corrosion and maintain the seat’s structural integrity. In the fabrication of these parts, there must be no traces of e-coating near the welding joints.
Laser Oxide Removal from Stainless Steel Welding Joints
Case Studies
In Inovaweld’s production line, more than 40,000 stainless steel barrels can be manufactured in a single year. As part of their manufacturing process, they must clean stainless steel to remove oxides from welding joints (including butt joints and lap joints). Once stainless steel is cleaned, they must make sure that it is passivated to protect it from corrosion.