Case Study

Pressure Vessel Welding

Deep penetration laser welding for gas cylinders, reactors, tanks - single pass replaces multi-pass TIG.

Background

Pressure vessel manufacturing requires high-strength, porosity-free welds that strictly meet GB/T 150, ASME VIII, and other standards. Traditional multi-pass TIG/MIG welding on 3–5mm steel plate needs 3–4 passes — slow, prone to inter-pass slag inclusions, and high rework rate.

Solution Specs

ItemDetails
Machine ModelZhijie MJ-20-BFL handheld laser welder
Laser Source2000W fiber laser
Wire FeederAuto wire feeder (standard)
Shielding GasCO₂
Welding MaterialCarbon steel Q355, 3.0 – 5.0mm
Welding TypeSingle-pass butt joint on vessel body

Key Results

MetricBefore (multi-pass TIG)After (2000W laser)Improvement
Passes Required3 – 4 passesSingle pass4x faster
Porosity Rate~ 3% (inter-pass slag)~ 0.2%15x lower
UT Test ResultMeets GB/T 150Meets GB/T 150Same quality, double speed
Heat InputHigh, pre-heat neededLow, no pre-heatSimplified process
  • 2000W Handheld Laser Welder — designed for 1–5mm thick steel, standard auto wire feeder
  • 3000W Handheld Laser Welder — for thicker plates (up to 6mm) or deeper penetration requirements

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