Profiling a LaserStar® pulse is simply selecting the percentage of pulse energy that is released for each one milli-second (1mS) section. Each individual section is defined at 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of total pulse energy output. To benefit from pulse profiling a minimum of a three milli-second (3mS) pulse duration must be employed to achieve noticeable results.

Normally a Basic Profile is quite adequate when welding standard ferrous alloys without plating. However, when welding applications with reflective, very dissimilar, or contaminated materials, pulse profiling may have a measurable effect on quality and consistency.

To determine if Pulse Performance Profile Technology will benefit your applications, one must first become familiar with the parameter selection process of your LaserStar micro-welding product.

Second, one must be sure to understand what each Pulse Profile change means in terms of pulse energy output and the impact on the material.

After trying various Pulse Profiles do not be concerned if the best profile for your application seems to be the Basic Profile - at least you will know that you have optimized the energy output.