Advancing Shipbuilding with Dynamic Beam Lasers
CASE STUDY: FINCANTIERI'S BREAKTHROUGH IN THICK SECTION WELDING
The Challenge in Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding relies heavily on welding, with some vessel requiring over 35 miles.
Traditional welding methods struggle with:
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Slow welding speeds
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High consumables usage
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​Quality issues in thick-section welding (root cracks, porosity)
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Excessive heat input leading to distortion
Improving welding efficiency directly reduces costs and production times—critical
factors in today’s competitive shipbuilding market.
The Solution: Dynamic Beam Lasers (DBL)
Civan’s Dynamic Beam Lasers revolutionize shipbuilding with unmatched capabilities:
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Welding up to 20x faster
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>90% reduction in consumables​
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​Seamlessly weld plates up to 2” thick in a single station
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Low heat input for reduced distortion and post-processing
DBL enables high-power, high-quality welding with advanced beam
shaping, making it the first laser capable of tackling thick sections effectively.
Fincantieri’s Experience
Fincantieri, one of Europe’s leading shipbuilders, integrated Civan’s DBL and achieved
remarkable results:
Key Results
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Welding Speed: +40% travel rate
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Weldable Thickness: Doubled capacity (up to 25mm)
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Energy Savings: -60% energy consumption
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Consumables Savings: -90% filler wire usage
Award-Winning Innovation:
Fincantieri’s adoption of Civan’s Dynamic Beam Laser technology was recognized with the SMAU Prize for Innovation, celebrating the company’s commitment to advancing shipbuilding through cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.
