Laser Welding: Mastering the Technology

Coming May 2025

Live in Chicago, IL

21 hours 

Gain a solid understanding of industrial laser welding and learn how to apply proven methods to solve real-world problems. This practical course will help you improve your laser welding operations, increase your process efficiency, and achieve high-quality, consistent laser welded assemblies and parts.

During this course, you will: 

• Learn how to implement a laser welding process from concept to production 
• Understand practical laser theory and learn how to select the right laser for your job
• Understand the key parameters that affect high-quality weld production:
  – determine and calculate the operating parameters for your process
  – compute spot size, laser power, power density
• Assess the technologies that are used to monitor laser beam performance and examine which technologies you need to monitor your process
• Explore the welding of dissimilar materials
• Identify supporting technologies—beyond the laser—needed for system integration  

Instructor: Marc Hernandez

The course will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare, conveniently located in western Chicago (Illinois) by O’Hare Airport, at 2930 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL. An extended continental breakfast, and morning and afternoon breaks will be provided daily. Lunch will be provided each day. These will be provided as part of your enrollment fee along with a printed course notebook that contains copies of the course materials. Hotel accommodation is not covered within the enrollment fee. We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, however you are not required to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. The block will be available until October 14, 2024, with a rate starting at $125.00. Please make your reservation by calling the hotel at +1 847-296-8900 or by using the link below.

(If you elect to call the hotel, please reference the course name, Laser Welding: Mastering the Technology, to ensure that you receive the group rate. If you choose to book a room online, simply click the "Book a Room" button below.)