Dave Rom, Chief Engineer
Dave Rom is the Chief Engineer at Ascent Lasers Pro. He writes the site's technical articles: how fiber laser welders, cutters and cleaners work, how to choose one, and how to set it up and run it safely.
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Articles by Dave Rom
- Laser Welder Settings Explained: Power, Speed and Wobble
- Handheld Laser Welding Nozzles: Which Tip for Which Joint
- Shielding and Assist Gas for Laser Welding and Cutting
- Sheet Loading for Laser Cutters: Options and Budget Costs
- Cobots and Industrial Robots in Fiber Laser Welding
- How Laser Technology Is Transforming Industry
- How to Select a Handheld Laser Cleaning System
- How Laser Technology Empowers Fabricators and Entry-Level Workers
- Buying a Handheld Laser Welder: A Practical Checklist
- Inside the Ascent 2000W Handheld Fiber Laser Welder
- How the Ascent 2000W Refrigeration Laser Welder Compares
- Winning Over a Skeptical MIG or TIG Welder
- Up to 4x Faster: What a 2000W Handheld Fiber Laser Welder Offers
- Laser Welding and the Cost of Aluminum Welding Labor
- Fit-Up and Gap Control in Laser Welding
- Setting Up for a Handheld Laser Welder, Step by Step
- Is QCW Safer? Pulsed vs. Continuous Tabletop Laser Welding
- QCW Tabletop or 2000W Handheld: Which Laser Welder Fits Your Shop?
- Mold Repair Lasers Compared: QCW Fiber, Pulsed Nd:YAG and Continuous Fiber
- Which Materials Actually Stop a 1070nm Fiber Laser Beam?
- CO₂ or Fiber Laser Cutter? Match the Laser to the Material
- Consumables for a Dual-Gantry CO₂ and Fiber Laser Cutter
- How to Choose a Fiber Laser Cleaner: Pulsed vs. CW, Power and Cooling
- Class 4 Laser Regulations in Canada
- How Can a 300W Laser Cutter Improve Metal Fabrication?
- What Makes a CO2 Fiber Laser Machine Ideal for Manufacturers?
- When Should You Upgrade to a 300W Laser Cutter for Acrylic?
- Can a Gantry Laser Cutting Machine Improve Manufacturing Efficiency?
- How to Choose the Best 150W CO2 Laser Cutter Machine
- Will Cooling System Failures Impact CNC Fiber Laser Accuracy?
- Could Gantry Laser Machines Replace Traditional CNC Punching Systems?
- Can Laser Cutter Accuracy Be Affected by Ambient Temperature or Humidity?
- Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Metal Sheet Cutting Machine Running Smoothly
- How to Choose the Right QCW Laser Welding Machine for Your Workshop
- How to Choose the Right CNC Fiber Laser Cutter for Long-Term Business Growth
- How a CO₂ Laser Engraving Machine Improves Branding and Product Personalization
- What Should Businesses Know About CO₂ Laser Cutting Machines?
- How a metal laser cutting machine supports both volume production and prototyping
- How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Laser Metal Engraving
- How to Troubleshoot Common CO2 Fiber Laser Machine Issues
- Tips to Maximize Efficiency with Your Handheld Laser Welding Machine
- Starting a Mold Repair Business Using Fiber Laser Welding
- Industries That Use Laser Cutting Technologies: Spotlight on Automotive Applications
- Which Laser Works Best for Cutting Metals in Small Businesses?
- What Is a Laser Cleaning Machine and How Does It Work?
- Fix Smarter with Refrigeration Handheld Fiber Laser Welders
- How Deep Can a 300W Laser Cutter Go? Cutting Thickness Explained
- Why CNC Fiber Laser Cutters Are Replacing Plasma Cutters in 2025
- How Fiber Laser Cutter for Metal Transforms the Future of Industrial Cutting
- Top Benefits of Using Fiber Laser for Mold Repair in Manufacturing
- High-Precision Handheld Laser Welding: Cost-Effective & Eco-Conscious
- Laser Welding Made Simple: How It Works and Why It’s Worth It?
- How to Avoid Warping When Welding Thin Aluminum Sheets?
- Laser Engraving vs. Laser Cutting: Understanding the Key Differences
- Handheld Fiber Laser Welder: How It Handles Different Materials Compared to MIG?
- Choosing the Right Metal for Your Laser Engraving and Cutting Projects
- How to Choose the Right Acrylic CO2 Laser Cutting Machine for Your Business