Direct Metal Deposition
Cladding is the deposition of materials on a base part for the purpose of enhancing mechanical properties of the base material.
Using a laser cladding nozzle on Alpha AL Machines
Using the Fraunhoffer nozzle the AL-TW 900 the AL-FLAK 900 and the AL ROCK can be used for cladding. The Alpha laser cladding setup will give you a powder efficiency of up to 98% and a deposition rate of up to 500g/h
This combination of mobility and cladding offers a unique opportunity to fix and maintain large machinery and moulds with minimal down time.
Laser Cladding System Advantages
- Large area and high deposition rate cladding –rates of 500g/hr. possible
- Minimal pre and post processing required
- Precision control
- Wall plug efficiency >50% => low operating cost
- High-resolution process with the ability to deposit thin clad layers of 0.3Ø thickness
- Minimal maintenance requirements
Industry Applications
- Oil and Gas Industry Components
- Water Walls and Tanks
- Hard Facing of Valve Seats
- Bearing Shafts
- Bearing Seats, Cylinder Liners and Pins
- Hydraulic Shafts
- Mining Equipment
- Forestry and Agricultural Equipment
- Remanufacturing