Laser cladding department

Our Laser cladding Department focuses on innovation and improving efficiency. Laser cladding is the innovative technology for the application of metallic coatings. An additional material is "cladded" to the work item using a powerful diode laser. This coating technique sets new standards for adhesion, layer thicknesses and fields of application. The application options of laser cladding are countless. Overhaul, for example, of worn sealing rings can be locally provided with a new layer of metal. New work items can also be upgraded with a coating for which other specific requirements are set. The possibility of applying diverse materials provides a wide field of application for laser cladding, such as: Repair of axle and drilling damage Application of hard-wearing coatings Application of corrosive-resistant coatings Finishing work after cladding brings each work piece back to the original measurements or tolerance. Dimensions of up to a diameter of 500 x 2000 mm (in the sack diameter 1100 mm).

Advantages lasercladding As Stork Gears & Services carries out the laser cladding in-house, we are able to respond quickly and accurately to the wishes of our customers. Important technical advantages are also gained compared with conventional methods: 100% metallic adhesion; no chance of coating coming loose Both simple and special, high-quality coatings are available Very local application Small total heat contribution; no deformation Contact-free; no forces are exerted on the work item Process depth is well defined Environmentally friendly process Superior properties: No porosity Homogeneous distribution of the elements Excellent control of the layer thickness Controlled minimum mixing More information about Laser cladding: Industrial robot arm ROMAT® 320 » Application project Netherlands Institute for Metal Research