Laser welding.
For visible joints.
Fibre laser welding gives tight, near-seamless beads on stainless and thin sheet. Smaller heat-affected zone, less distortion, minimal grinding. The right tool when the weld is on show.
Applications
Where the weld is visible and the finish matters. Decorative stainless, signage, kitchen equipment, thin-sheet architectural panels.
- Stainless decorative
- Signage & letters
- Kitchen & thin-sheet architectural
Capability
Most effective from 0.5 mm to 6 mm sheet. Dissimilar joints (steel-to-stainless, for example) handled with the correct procedure.
- 0.5 mm to 6 mm sheet
- Dissimilar metal joints
- Fast on production runs
Quality
Per-joint WPS, trained operators, ISO 9001 visual inspection of every weld. We do not laser weld gold or other precious metals.
- Documented WPS per joint
- ISO 9001 visual inspection
- Fit-up & penetration checks
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Laser, not TIG.
Compared with TIG or MIG, laser welding puts less heat into the part. The HAZ is smaller, the bead is tighter, and stainless does not blue around the joint. On thin material it is the only way to weld without warp.
For structural steel and heavy plate, conventional welding to AWS D1.1 remains the right method. On mixed assemblies we combine laser welds on the visible faces with conventional welding on hidden structural joints.
Laser Welding FAQs (Dubai)
Finesse offers fibre laser welding as a precision alternative to traditional TIG and MIG welding. Laser welding gives stronger, cleaner, near-invisible welds on thin sheet metal, ideal for stainless steel fabrications, architectural metalwork, signage, kitchen equipment, and high-finish industrial parts.
What is laser welding and how is it different from TIG or MIG?
Laser welding uses a focused, high-energy laser beam to fuse metals with very precise heat input. Compared with traditional TIG and MIG welding, laser welding gives:
- A much smaller heat-affected zone, which means less distortion
- Tighter, neater weld beads that need minimal grinding or polishing
- Faster welding speeds, especially on production runs
- Stronger welds on stainless steel and thin sheet
- Better cosmetic finish for visible welds
For structural steel and heavy plate, conventional welding to AWS D1.1 remains the right method. Laser welding is the right tool for thin sheet, precision parts, and visible architectural work.
What materials can you laser weld?
- Stainless steel grades 304 and 316 (most common application)
- Mild steel
- Galvanized sheet
- Aluminium
- Brass and copper
We do not laser weld gold or other precious metals. Dissimilar metal joints between the materials listed above (steel-to-stainless, for example) are possible with the correct procedure.
What thicknesses are suitable for laser welding?
Laser welding is most effective for sheet thicknesses from about 0.5 mm up to 6 mm. Beyond 6 mm, conventional welding methods (TIG, MIG, SMAW) are usually more efficient and economical. For mixed-thickness or multi-pass jobs we can combine laser welding on the visible faces with conventional welding on hidden structural joints.
Why choose laser welding for my project?
Laser welding is the better choice when you need:
- Visible welds that look almost seamless (architectural metalwork, signage, panels)
- Stainless steel fabrications where TIG would leave visible heat marks
- Thin material that would warp with traditional welding
- Tight tolerances on the finished assembly
- Higher production throughput on repeating parts
How is laser weld quality controlled?
Laser welding is performed by trained operators following a documented welding procedure (WPS) for each material and thickness combination. Every weld is visually inspected by our experienced QC team, and we perform process checks (penetration, alignment, fit-up) under our ISO 9001 quality system. For visible architectural and signage work, surface finish is also inspected before the part leaves the workshop.
More questions
What is a typical turnaround for laser welding?
For in-stock material, prototype and one-off jobs typically run 1–3 working days from drawing approval. Small production batches turn around within a week. Larger production runs are scheduled on the cut-bend-weld line so cut, bend and weld stages flow without parts leaving the workshop. Same-day welding is possible for small in-stock jobs.
Can you qualify the weld procedure to BS EN ISO 15614?
Yes. For food-grade, hygienic, pressure-containing or any application that needs a qualified Weld Procedure Specification (WPS), we draft the WPS, run the procedure qualification record (PQR) coupons, and submit to a third-party UAE lab for destructive and non-destructive testing under BS EN ISO 15614 (or the relevant ASME / AWS qualification standard where the client’s specification calls for it). The qualified WPS sits in the project handover pack.
Reference: BS EN ISO 15614-1 (BSI)
What file formats do you accept for laser welding jobs?
DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES and PDF. For laser-welded assemblies we usually need a 3D model (STEP or IGES) of the parent parts plus a weld map calling out joint type, length and any cosmetic-finish requirement. If you only have a sample part or a sketch, we can re-draw it for you and propose a weld procedure before quoting.
Why choose Finesse for laser welding?
- In-house fibre laser welding integrated with our laser cutting and bending lines, so cut-bend-weld jobs run as one continuous process.
- ISO 9001 quality system covers the full process from drawing to inspection.
- Trained operators with documented welding procedures (WPS) per material and thickness.
- Fast turnaround for production runs and prototype work.
- Single-vendor accountability from drawing to delivery, no subcontracting.