METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WELDING WIRES, INCLUDING AN ANNEALING PROCESS PRIOR TO, DURING, OR FOLLOWING THE WELDING PROCESS; WIRE PRODUCED; USE OF SMALL TUBES IN SAID METHOD

摘要

A method for welding wires (2) is provided, wherein at least two wires (2) are welded to each other by way of a laser source, wherein at least one wire (2) to be welded is subjected to an annealing process using a hot gas flow prior to the welding process, and/or at least the resulting welded joint is subjected to an annealing process using a hot gas flow during the welding process, and/or the resulting welded joint is subjected to an annealing process using a hot gas flow following the welding process.