HFW / Handheld fibre laser welding

Faster welds.
Cleaner finish.

Our HFW handheld laser-welder range: compact water-cooled fibre-laser systems for fabrication, repair and sheet-metal work.

1500W / 2000WPower options
1080nmCentral wavelength
415V 3-phaseWater cooled
Carter-branded blue and white handheld fibre laser welding units isolated for product presentationHFW / FIBRE LASER WELDING
Clean Carter presentation render based on the supplied HFW equipment photographs. Supplier cabinet and source photographs remain in the gallery below.
Choose your power

Two compact welding systems.

Choose 1500W at £8,995 + VAT or 2000W at £10,495 + VAT. Both packages include wire feed and a 24-month parts-and-labour warranty. Delivery, positioning and the safety package are confirmed in your quotation.

HFW / 1500W

1500W handheld welder

For general fabrication and repair work where a compact water-cooled system is the right fit.

£8,995 + VAT

Carter complete-package price · subject to final specification.

  • Wire feed included
  • Raycus fibre laser source
  • Continuous / pulse operation
  • Water cooling · 415V three-phase
Enquire about 1500W
HFW / 2000W

2000W handheld welder

Additional power for heavier fabrication work, with the same compact handheld system format.

£10,495 + VAT

Carter complete-package price · subject to final specification.

  • Wire feed included
  • Raycus fibre laser source
  • Continuous / pulse operation
  • Water cooling · 415V three-phase
Enquire about 2000W
Quantity discounts

Save 10% when buying 2 or more HFW laser welders, or 15% when buying 4 or more. Discounts apply to the machine prices above; VAT, delivery and any separately quoted safety equipment are additional.

3-in-1 process options

One platform. Three possible workflows.

The HFW platform can be configured around welding, cutting and cleaning requirements. These generated renders are illustrative; the selected mode, materials, operating limits, guarding, extraction and PPE are confirmed as POA for each positioning.

Illustrative render of an HFW-style handheld laser torch welding a stainless-steel seam
01 / Welding

Handheld welding

Illustrative view of a controlled seam-welding setup for fabrication and repair work.

Illustrative render of an HFW-style handheld laser torch cutting a stainless-steel sheet
02 / Cutting

Laser cutting

Illustrative view of a short sheet-metal cut with extraction and protective handling shown.

Illustrative render of an HFW-style handheld laser torch cleaning rust from a steel plate
03 / Cleaning

Surface cleaning

Illustrative view of rust removal with the cleaned metal surface revealed progressively.

Illustrative process renders

These visuals show possible workflows, not guaranteed process limits. Final material suitability, cut or cleaning limits, laser class, enclosure, extraction, interlocks, PPE, commissioning and training remain subject to site assessment and supplier confirmation.

Supplier data received

Core specification.

The table below reflects the HFW sheet supplied so far. Items marked TBC are deliberately held back until the complete specification arrives.

HFW laser-welder specification
Laser source
SourceRaycus fibre laser (supplier confirmation pending)
Central wavelength1080nm ±10nm
Working modeContinuous / pulse
Output power1500W / 2000W
Output power error±2%
Fibre core diameter50µm
Optics & utilities
Laser incidenceCoaxial
Port typeQBH
CoolingWater cooling
Power supply415V / 3P / 50Hz
Working temperature10–40°C
To confirm
Penetration / “pool depth”TBC — supplier sheet is truncated and the translation is unclear
Collimation and focus lens optionsTBC — supplier sheet needs the units checked
Wire feed and package contentsWire feed included. Confirm the nozzle set, consumables and selected process functions in the quotation.
Why this range

Built around a practical workshop setup.

01

Compact footprint

Wheeled cabinet format with the laser source, chiller and controls together in one mobile system.

02

Welding, cleaning and cutting

Process options can be configured around the work required; wire feed is included; torch options, operating limits and protection requirements are confirmed with the quotation.

03

UK workshop supply

Configured for a 415V three-phase, 50Hz supply and water-cooled operation. Ask us to check your positioning before ordering.

Safety package · POA

Tailored safety, extraction and positioning.

The complete package will be quoted to suit the client’s requirements, available space, materials, process and positioning conditions. It can include:

  • Laser class and UKCA/CE declaration documentation
  • Approved 1080nm laser-welding helmet, visor and eyewear rating
  • Laser-rated enclosure or guarding, including viewing and access arrangements
  • Door interlocks, laser-enable controls and emergency-stop interface
  • Fume-extraction airflow, filtration and positioning requirements
  • Process guidance for stainless, aluminium, galvanised and reflective metals
  • Additional protection requirements for cleaning and cutting modes

Final equipment, layout, commissioning, training and any positioning work are subject to site assessment and supplier confirmation.

Talk to Carter

Need a tailored safety package?

Send us your available space, material range, typical joint details and any cleaning or cutting requirements. We will quote the appropriate safety, extraction, PPE and positioning package as POA.

Your machine package

All new machines include a 24-month parts-and-labour warranty. Ask about part exchange, finance, delivery, offloading and positioning when requesting your quotation.

Finance is subject to approval. Delivery, handling and positioning are quoted for your machine and site.