Capability of Combined Thermal Spray and LaserCoating Centers to Improve Production Efficiency
Authors: Dr.-Ing. Andreas Wank, Frank Beck, Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schläfer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Nowotny, Dipl.-Ing. Frank Brückner, Dipl.-Ing. Holger Hillig, Dipl.-Ing. Martin Pfennig, Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Thieme
Novel coating centers permit control of both thermal spray and laser based surface treatment processes. Laser cladding production rates and efficiencies can be improved by substrate or feedstock preheating techniques. The benefit of these techniques compared to the basic laser cladding process are presented and evaluated concerning their impact on industrial production. Specific advantages are demonstrated
for industrial applications like hydraulic pistons, continuous casting copper molds and pot rolls for continuous galvanizing lines in steel mills.
Pages: 22 - 29
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