Laser Cladding
It uses a concentrated laser beam as the heat source and; melts the substrate that the feed stock is being applied to. This results in a metallurgical bond that has superior bond strength over thermal spray.
Laser cladding is a new technology and a revolution for surfacing overlay .The one who masters laser cladding can have the; future of; surfacing overlay.
Advantages of coating
1: Low heat input (substrate deformation/residual stress/ heat effected zone, all can be decreased, suitable for processing large parts)
2: Quick cooling rate (finer and more uniform crystal structure, better performance after molten, such as corrosion/wear resistance/strength)
3: Low dilution rate (less than 5%, better wear-resistance and corrosion resistance)
4: Better coating performance (metallurgy bonding strength, small heat affected zone, low dilution rate, high density with no porosity)
Note: Available materials including iron-based, cobalt-based, nickel-based alloy.