
Laser Welding Stainless Steel: Applications, Benefits & Best Practices
Learn how to laser weld stainless steel, including 304 and 316. Explore applications, benefits, thin-sheet welding, best practices and laser welding machines.
Gentec-EO’s thermopile laser power detectors offer a comprehensive range of solutions for precise beam diagnostics. By converting absorbed laser energy into heat, these highly sensitive thermal sensors generate a proportional voltage that translates to exact power readings. With an extensive selection of aperture sizes, cooling options, and specialized absorbers, there is a tailored detector for any laser wavelength and power level, from microwatts up to kilowatts.
To integrate seamlessly with your workstation, our detectors feature a wide array of output options. In addition to the standard analog connection, users can select our embedded PC interfaces like USB, RS-232, or Ethernet, allowing you to plug directly into a computer and start measuring using our free software. For hazardous or hard-to-reach environments, our wireless BLU models transmit data up to 30 metres via Bluetooth, promoting a cleaner and safer workspace.
Accuracy is the core of our design. Every detector is supplied with a NIST-traceable calibration certificate, guaranteeing valid comparisons and compliance with international standards. To enhance productivity, our proprietary XNR Anticipation™ algorithm predicts the sensor’s thermal response, delivering measurements up to ten times faster with zero compromise on precision.
| Model | Max Power (W) | Aperture Diameter (mm) | Absorber Type | Spectral Range (nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLP12-3S-H2-D0 | 3 | 12 | H2 – Broadband | 190 – 20000 |
| XLPF12-3S-H2-D0 | 3 | 12 | H2 – Broadband with IR filter | 190 – 20000 |
| XLP12-3S-VP-D0 | 3 | 12 | VP – Volume absorber (ultrashort pulses) | 250 – 20000 |
| UP10K-2S-H5-L-D0 | 2 | 10 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP10P-2S-H5-L-D0 | 2 | 10 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UPF10K-2S-H5-L-D0 | 2 | 10 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UPF10P-2S-H5-L-D0 | 2 | 10 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP17P-6S-H5-D0 | 6 | 17 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP12E-10S-H5-D0 | 10 | 12 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP19K-15S-H5-D0 | 15 | 19 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP12E-20H-H5-D0 | 20 | 12 | Heatsink | 190 – 20000 |
| UP19K-30H-H5-D0 | 30 | 19 | Heatsink | 190 – 20000 |
| UP25N-40S-H9-D0 | 40 | 25 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55N-40S-H9-D0 | 40 | 55 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP19K-50L-H5-D0 | 50 | 19 | Large Heatsink | 190 – 20000 |
| UP100R-50S-H12-D0 | 50 | 100 | Convection | 190 – 20000 |
| UP12E-70W-H5-D0 | 70 | 12 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP25N-100H-H9-D0 | 100 | 25 | Heatsink | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55N-100H-H9-D0 | 100 | 55 | Heatsink | 190 – 20000 |
| UP19K-110F-H9-D0 | 110 | 19 | Fan | 190 – 20000 |
| UP19K-200W-H9-D0 | 200 | 19 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP25N-250F-H12-D0 | 250 | 25 | Fan | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55N-300F-H12-D0 | 300 | 55 | Fan | 190 – 20000 |
| UP25M-350W-H12-D0 | 350 | 25 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55M-500W-H12-D0 | 500 | 55 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55G-600F-HD-D0 | 600 | 55 | Fan | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55M-700W-HD-D0 | 700 | 55 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP55C-2.5KW-HD-D0 | 2500 | 55 | Water | 190 – 20000 |
| UP17P-6S-W5-D0 | 6 | 17 | Convection | 190 – 10000 |
| UP19K-15S-W5-D0 | 15 | 19 | Convection | 190 – 10000 |
| UP19K-30H-W5-D0 | 30 | 19 | Heatsink | 190 – 10000 |
| UP55N-40S-W9-D0 | 40 | 55 | Convection | 190 – 10000 |
| UP19K-50L-W5-D0 | 50 | 19 | Large Heatsink | 190 – 10000 |
| UP19K-50F-W5-D0 | 50 | 19 | Fan | 190 – 10000 |
| UP19K-50W-W5-D0 | 50 | 19 | Water | 190 – 10000 |
| UP55N-50H-W9-D0 | 50 | 55 | Heatsink | 190 – 10000 |
| UP55N-50F-W9-D0 | 50 | 55 | Fan | 190 – 10000 |
| UP55M-50W-W9-D0 | 50 | 55 | Water | 190 – 10000 |
| UP16K-15S-QED-D0 | 15 | 16 | Convection | 300 – 2500 |
| UP16K-30H-QED-D0 | 30 | 16 | Heatsink | 300 – 2500 |
| UP52N-50S-QED-D0 | 50 | 52 | Convection | 300 – 2500 |
| UP16K-100W-QED-D0 | 100 | 16 | Water | 300 – 2500 |
| UP52N-100H-QED-D0 | 100 | 52 | Heatsink | 300 – 2500 |
| UP52N-150F-QED-D0 | 150 | 52 | Fan | 300 – 2500 |
| UP52M-300W-QED-D0 | 300 | 52 | Water | 300 – 2500 |

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