08/28/2026
"Laser welds are weak." It's one of fabrication's most persistent myths — and the data says otherwise.
AWS D1.6 qualification tests on stainless steel have produced ultimate loads of nearly 18,000 lbs. That narrow seam isn't a weakness. It's a sign that the energy went deep into the material, giving the weld surprising strength.
The full strength analysis is worth a read:
https://ow.ly/YU0150ZnjeE
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