Abstract: A method for marking or lettering metallic components, specifically those consisting of titanium and titanium alloys, characterized by the steps of: covering the area requiring lettering or marking with a writing ink or writing gel marking or lettering the area by means of a laser scanner.

Abstract: A method for marking or lettering metallic components, specifically those consisting of titanium and titanium alloys, characterized by the steps of:

Abstract: An apparatus for lettering or marking articles by means of a laser beam, comprising a laser to produce a laser beam and a focussing optical system to produce a larger radiation density on the surface of the article wherein a lens system is provided the focussing plane of which constitutes an area which is curved away from the lens system.

Abstract: A device for welding the ends of a tubular container made from plastic, in particular tubes has a holding device which holds the container in a stationary fashion with its open end facing in an upward direction and including means for warming a ring shaped peripheral region of the container proximate the opening to facilitate subsequent welding along an elongated seam travelling transverse to the longitudinal extension of the container. A mounting holds a plurality of diode lasers in an approximately circular manner such that their radiation is incident on the inner or outer wall of the container, either directly or via a deflection optics.

Abstract: An apparatus for lettering or marking articles by means of a laser beam, comprising a laser to produce a laser beam and a focussing optical system to produce a larger radiation density on the surface of the article wherein a lens system is provided the focussing plane of which constitutes an area which is curved away from the lens system.

Abstract: Method for welding the ends of tubular containers filled with a pourable medium, in particular tubes, made from a thin-walled flat material which can be softened or melted through heat, wherein the tubular container is held in such a fashion that the end which is to be welded is accessible and the tubular container is heated at the accessible end in a peripheral region to a temperature which allows welding thereof, and the heated end is pressed together along an elongated welding seam transverse to the longitudinal extension of the container, wherein the tubular container is stationary and a laser beam is directed, via a deflection element positioned outside of the tubular container, onto the inner wall of the tubular container, and the deflection element is set into rotation for heating the peripheral region.