Laser Cladding Systems by Hornet

Nickel-based alloys, Cobalt-based alloys, Stainless Steels, Iron-based alloys, Copper, Titanium, and even Aluminium.

Laser Cladding uses a focused laser beam for high precision, resulting in minimal heat input and a small heat-affected zone, no part distrotion and very low dilution (<5%). Choose Laser Cladding for applications requiring high precision, minimal distortion, low dilution, and a fine microstructure, such as repairing intricate components or working with heat-sensitive materials.

Typically 0.5 to 0.75mm.

The running cost per hour for a 6kW laser cladding process is highly variable, but can be estimated by considering several key factors. While specific numbers will differ based on location, material, and technology, the main cost components include electricity, consumables, labor, and maintenance. Due to the significant impact of the powder material and deposition rate, a total hourly cost is best calculated on a per-job basis. The final cost could be anywhere from £100 or more per hour, depending on the material being used.

Laser cladding can be successfully applied to a wide array of metallic substrates, including steels, superalloys, and non-ferrous metals. The technique is valued for its minimal heat input, which allows for metallurgical bonding with less distortion than traditional welding, making it suitable even for "unweldable" materials like cast iron.

The surface finish achievable with laser cladding depends heavily on the specific technology used, the process parameters, and subsequent post-processing steps. While the as-cladded surface is typically rough and contains peaks and valleys from overlapping tracks, post-processing can achieve a mirror-like finish. The average roughness (Ra) for a conventional laser clad surface is often high. For example, as-cladded coatings can have an Ra value around 17 µm.