Cladding

Laser cladding is a material deposition process that uses a laser source to melt and adhere metal powder or wire locally using a dedicated nozzle.

The process features high speeds and minimal deformation, which results in a metallurgical bond between the deposited material and the substrate. This coating is more durable than the one produced using the Thermal Spray technique and is not harmful to health like the hard chrome plating.

The main areas of application are mould repair, 3D printing and the imparting of high mechanical-corrosive properties to parts that are subject to wearing.