Why are air-cooled handheld laser welding machines more expensive than water-cooled handheld welding machines

Many users who have a shallow understanding of laser welding equipment inevitably encounter many problems when choosing welding equipment, which will also be reflected in price differences. This difference is related to brand effect and machine configuration. The air cooling and water cooling we are discussing today will also affect the price of handheld laser welding machines.

To choose a suitable laser welding equipment, you first need to learn to distinguish between air-cooled and water-cooled handheld laser welding machines.

At present, there are two types of small handheld laser welding machines on the market based on cooling methods: water-cooled handheld laser welding machines and air-cooled handheld laser welding machines. The water-cooled handheld laser welding machine is equipped with a water tank for cooling and cooling; The air-cooled handheld laser welding machine does not require a water tank, but instead uses a fan to direct air towards the welding joint for heat dissipation.

The difference between these two is still significant in terms of volume. The water-cooled handheld laser welding machine carries a water tank, while the air-cooled one does not. However, there is no need to worry about the bulky welding opportunity of the water-cooled type. It is equipped with universal wheels and is relatively flexible and convenient to move.

The advantages of water cooling are good stability, longer equipment service life, and better heat dissipation effect; The disadvantage is that the host has a large volume and relatively heavy overall weight. The advantage of using a handheld laser welding machine with air-cooled cooling is that it is generally small in size and easy to move, but its stability may differ from that of water cooling, and the heat dissipation effect may be worse.

If you need to use the device continuously for a long time or in a high-temperature environment, it is recommended to choose a water-cooled handheld laser welding machine.

In terms of price, air-cooled ones are slightly more expensive than water-cooled ones, which is determined by the production cost and manufacturing process of the equipment. Of course, expensive ones may not necessarily be suitable for you. Choosing which handheld laser welding machine to use depends on the specific needs of the user and the budget cost.