Training with certification

Laser Welder Training

A course in operating a handheld laser welder (process 521) ending with a qualification exam. Theory, practice on a real cell and health and safety for laser work - for welders extending their qualifications and people starting work with a laser.

What is laser welding (process 521)

Laser welding is process 521 according to PN-EN ISO 4063 - joining metals with a concentrated laser beam. It gives clean, neat welds with a small heat-affected zone, especially on thin sheet. Operating a handheld laser welder is usually easier to master than TIG, but it requires knowledge of the technology, parameter selection and the health and safety rules for working with a class 4 laser.

In the training we teach practical work at the cell and prepare you for the qualification exam. For the equipment side, see our laser welder for metal and aluminium.

Who the training is for

Welders who want to extend their qualifications to laser technology
Operators of cells with a handheld laser welder
Companies introducing laser welding into production
People starting work in laser welding

Training scope

Design and operating principle of a (fibre) laser welder
Parameter selection: power, speed, shielding gas, focal length
Working with the handheld torch and modes (continuous, spot, wobble)
Welding steel, stainless steel and aluminium - hands-on sessions
Joint preparation and making test welds
Organising the exam with a certification body

Programme - theory and practice

Theory - LBW technology (process 521), materials, health and safety
Practice - welding on a real cell
Selecting and saving process parameters
Making test pieces for assessment
Theory and practical exam

Laser safety (health and safety)

Class 4 laser - a separated and marked work zone
Eye protection - glasses/goggles matched to the source wavelength
Skin protection and welding fume extraction
Procedures for safe work and operation of the equipment

Certificates and standards

PN-EN ISO 9606

Handheld laser welding

PN-EN ISO 14732

Mechanised welding / operators

The choice of standard depends on the degree of mechanisation: manual welding → EN ISO 9606, mechanised/automated welding → EN ISO 14732.

Additional services

Option to obtain a WPQR
Dedicated (closed) training for companies
Exams with a certification body (e.g. TÜV)
Option of training at your own laser cell

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is process 521?

Process 521 is the designation for solid-state laser welding (fibre laser / Nd:YAG) according to PN-EN ISO 4063. This number is used to describe the process in welding documentation and on courses.

What certificate will I get after the training?

It depends on the degree of mechanisation of the process. Handheld laser welding, where you guide the torch, is usually qualified to EN ISO 9606. Mechanised/automated welding (cobot, CNC laser) falls under EN ISO 14732. We agree the scope individually.

Do I need previous experience?

Not always. The training is aimed both at welders extending their qualifications and at people starting work with a laser. We match the programme to the participants' level.

Is the exam part of the training?

Yes - we organise the qualification exam with a certification body. The training covers theoretical and practical preparation and making test welds.

Can the training be organised at our company?

Yes, we run closed (dedicated) training - also at your own laser cell. We agree the date and scope for the specific team.

Can the training be co-funded?

Welding training can often be financed from Polish development funds (e.g. BUR - the Development Services Database, or KFS - the National Training Fund). We help you establish the options - get in touch with us.