A method of welding together the ends of a web segment of a thermally weldable material, such as for a xerographic photoreceptor or intermediate transfer belt, to form an endless loop belt with a welded seam, by compressing the web segment ends in a welding area with a weld-splash confining laser-light...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7238254?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7238254 - Laser welded photoreceptor belts with quartz pressure plate welding seam control
Laser welded photoreceptor belts with quartz pressure plate welding seam control