Recap: April 2023 Section Meeting

Date of Event: 04/02/2024

Location: BridgeValley Community and Technical College

Number of Attendees: 8

Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Brad Charles Manufacturer’s Representative
Mike Charles and Associates
Presented demonstration and discussion on 1.5KW laser welding machine with wire feeder

Event Summary:Brad Charles demonstrated welding mild steel thin gauge metal using a 1.5 laser welding machine with wire feeder. Attendees were able to weld with the equipment and take samples home with them.

From right to left: Chris Klingler, Carl Spitzer, Graden Blankenship, Ron Rogillio, JC Osborne, Eric Leftwich and Brad Charles
Ron Rogillio with a sample of his first weld with laser process.