Laser Welding Aluminum Magazines for Military, Commercial Rifles

May 1, 2011

Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS), Farmington, CT, a manufacturer of precision parts for the firearms, defense, medical and aerospace industries, has developed an aluminum magazine for use in military and commercial rifles that, according to the firm, is the first aluminum magazine to be fabricated using laser welding. Compared to the more typical resistance-welding process, laser welding improves weld strength, durability and consistency.
Industry-Related Terms: Laser Welding, LASER
View Glossary of Metalforming Terms

Technologies: Cutting

Comments

Must be logged in to post a comment.
There are no comments posted.

Related Content

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Start receiving newsletters.