Air-cooled and water-cooled handheld laser welding machines both have their own unique characteristics and limitations. This article aims to deeply analyze the differences between these two types of handheld laser welding machines. How to choose between air-cooled and water-cooled cooling methods?
Air cooling: Strong portability, but limited cooling capacity?
Air cooling technology is popular due to its simple structure and affordable price, especially for applications such as traditional argon arc welding that do not require high cooling. It dissipates heat through fans and can easily meet the needs of low-power welding equipment. However, its shortcomings such as high noise and low temperature adjustment accuracy make it slightly insufficient on high-demand handheld laser welding machines.
Water cooling: Efficient and stable, but higher energy consumption?
In contrast, water cooling technology uses water circulation to cool down, which has low noise, stronger cooling effect, and can accurately control water temperature, so it is more suitable for high-power handheld laser welding machines. The water-cooled system has higher welding stability, which can improve welding speed and quality, but its volume and energy consumption are relatively large, and the circulating water needs to be replaced regularly.
What is the difference between the two in terms of post-maintenance?
In terms of daily maintenance, the fan of the air-cooled system is prone to dust accumulation and needs to be cleaned regularly, while the water-cooled system needs to replace pure water or distilled water, and pay attention to cleaning the cooling fan to prevent scale accumulation. The maintenance difficulty of the two is not much different, the key is to choose the right cooling method.
How to choose a suitable cooling method?
Choosing air cooling or water cooling mainly depends on the power demand of the handheld laser welding machines:
Low-power pulsed laser-air cooling is more cost-effective.
High-power continuous laser-water cooling welding quality is more stable.
Our Eagle Laser water-cooled handheld laser welding machine, equipped with a high-performance fiber laser, is easy to operate and has beautiful welds. It is suitable for processing metal materials such as stainless steel, iron plates, and galvanized plates. It is widely used in industries such as cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms, stair elevators, and hardware sheet metal, truly meeting the needs of high-precision welding. Since its establishment in 2019, Eagle Laser has focused on the research and development of automated welding and cutting equipment. Our team has successfully solved the industrial automation needs of hundreds of industries, and customers are very satisfied with our technology and thoughtful service. So, is air-cooled or water-cooled laser handheld welding machine more suitable for your industry? Welcome to leave a message for communication.