Abstract: Parts are welded by way of a laser beam, wherein the parts are oriented and fixed relative to each other, a laser beam is introduced into an upper part from above and centered relative to a joint point and fuses only the inner region directly above the joint point, while the upper part and the lower part are pressed against each other and therefore move toward one another, wherein the fused region of the upper part penetrates the material of the particular lower part, which has likewise fused in the meantime. Laser welding makes it possible to weld the parts so as to form products having nearly any type of geometry with much less effort than with resistance welding or capacitor discharge welding. The welding device needs only hold and fix the parts to be welded, and apply the slight surface pressure required.