Q Is there any filler metal used in the production of your sections?
A. No. There is no filler metal used in the production of our sections. Laser fusion is a process that joins parent material directly to adjoining parent material.
Q. Which Stainless steel alloys can you laser fuse?
A. Most all Stainless steels are able to be laser fused. We have successfully produced shapes in 304L, 316L, 409, 904, duplex, Inconel and Hastelloy. If you have a need for another alloy please contact us.
Q. Can you laser fuse any other metals such as carbon steel?
A. Yes. We can produce profiles in carbon.
Q. Are your profiles extruded?
A. No. our profiles are either rolled or laser fused but carries the same tolerances as extruding. Also, our laser fusion process allows for similar internal structure like you would be able to attain in extruding. In addition, laser fused sections can be produced up to a 40” profile, max extrusion profile is a light 8” profile. Laser fused shapes do not have the classic “orange peel” finish that is caused form extruding. Laser fused products also have a tighter dimensional tolerance when compared to extrusions.
Q. Are there any die charges?
A. No. There are no dies involved in our process so therefore there are no die fees.
Q. What is the minimum production requirement?
A. we currently have a 2,000 lb minimum for our laser fused products.
Q. What are the most common industries for your products?
A. We serve many different industries every day and we are always adding to the list. The most common are waste water, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and pulp and paper. In addition many end use applications are used in construction and for architectural purposes.
Q. To what specifications are your products certified to?
A. Please reference our “Quality” page.
Q. Which manufacturing technology is right for me?
A. Give us a call with your needs and we will come up with the proper solution.
Q. do you have section properties for your products?
A. Yes. Section properties are available on our “Engineering” page.
Q. Is the post fusion strength equivalent to a rolled or extruded section?
A. Yes. Our laser fused products are 100% equivalent to rolled or extruded products.
Q. How does the heat affected zone in a laser fused section compare with that of a conventional weldment?
A. Laser fused has very small heat affected zone with no inclusions, no porosity and no filler metal, but higher strength. Also, Due to the smaller heat affected zone, laser fused sections have less potential for corrosion. In addition, Laser fused sections are fully pickled in acid after production whereas a conventional constructed section is simply passivated.
Q. Are laser fused sections suitable for polishing?
A. Yes. Laser fused sections are preferred over hot rolled and extruded sections due to having square corners and a uniform finish.
Q. What are some of the most important advantages of laser fused custom sections?
A. they have a small minimum order (2,000 lbs), there are no die charges and you can have custom lengths.
Q. are your products geared only towards structural applications?
A. No. Due to the revolutionary design freedom that Stainless Structurals offers, our product line is also attractive for architectural and aesthetic uses as well as structural.
Q. Would your products work for a carbon retro fit project?
A. Yes. Our products are perfect for a carbon retro fit because we carry all the main structural carbon profiles recognized by AISC in stainless.
Q. Are your laser fused sections tapered like rolled products?
A. No. Our laser fused products and non-tapered and have square corners.
Q. Can I order a 40 foot section?
A. Yes. We produce profiles up through 40 feet in length.