The Hive™ Laser Cladding System
High-End Performance in a Compact Design
Hornet Laser Cladding, innovation never stands still. We introduce The Hive™, our latest development: a compact, laser-safe cladding system built to meet the fast-paced demands of modern manufacturing.
Engineered for production environments that demand reliability and flexibility , The Hive™ packs all the performance of a high-end laser cladding system into a space-efficient, easy-to-install unit
One of the biggest strengths of The Hive™ is Flexibility. It makes scaling production easier especially across multiple locations.
The Hive™ supports all the cladding options you need:
- Conventional laser cladding
- EHLA (Extreme High-Speed Laser Cladding)
- Internal cladding
This makes it a smart solution for companies that serve multiple industries or require a system that can adapt as needs evolve.
Who is it for?
The Hive™ is the ideal choice for companies working with either:
- Small to medium-sized parts
- Medium to high production volumes
- Multi-site or international operations
If your business relies on high-precision surface technology, The Hive™ has the versatility and power to keep you ahead.
Flexible Control Options
The Hive™ is available in two sizes and can be configured with either Cartesian or robotic control, depending on your production needs. Whether you choose the precision of a Cartesian system or the complete flexibility of a robotic solution, The Hive™ delivers seamlessly integrated motion control for your process.
Advanced Simplicity
The Hornet Difference
The Hive™ is equipped with all the benefits and unique technologies you expect from Hornet Laser Cladding.
- Hornet class leading HMI
- SimpliFlow™ powder hoppers
- Hornet melt pool monitoring
- OD cladding optics
- The Stinger™ ID cladding optics (optional)
The Hive™ the platform enables faster installation, and process validation whilst ensuring process repeatability and reliability across global locations.
- Fast commissioning
- Lift & Shift relocation, if required
- Safe operating environment due to fully interlocked laser safe enclosure
- Integrated dust & fume extraction
- Fastest delivery time
- Loading from front or overhead
- Simplified maintenance
Technical Specification
Model | Length (mm) | Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg) | Laser (kW) | Cladding Optic | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hive™-SC | 1500 | 800 | 1500 | 4 | OD or ID | Cartesian |
Hive™-C | 3500 | 800 | 3000 | 4 | OD or ID | Cartesian |
Hive™-SR | 1500 | 800 | 1500 | 4 | OD or ID | Robot |
Hive™-R | 3500 | 800 | 3000 | 4 | OD or ID | Robot |
Cladding module 1500
Length 4750mm
Height 2400mm
Depth 2300mm
Cladding module 3500
Length 6750mm
Height 2400mm
Depth 2300mm
Peripheral module
Length 2570mm
Height 2190mm
Depth 1400mm
Frequently asked questions
The Hive™ is our most compact solution. While our Turnkey systems are often custom-built and generally for larger parts , The Hive™ has a footprint of just a few square meters, it fits into almost any workshop while using the same high-quality components as our larger systems, and makes scaling production easy across multiple sites.