Product Code: ICA11_506

Induction Assisted Laser Cladding for Higher Deposition Rates
Authors:
Aravind Jonnalagadda, Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Laser Applications; Plymouth MI USA
Siegfried Scharek, Fraunhofer IWS; Dresden Germany
Craig Bratt, Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Laser Applications; Plymouth MI USA
David Albert, Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Laser Applications; Plymouth MI USA
Tobias Weitzer, Fraunhofer USA Center for Coatings and Laser Applications; Plymouth MI USA
Presented at ICALEO 2011

Laser cladding process has achieved a wide level of acceptance in recent years from various sectors of industry due to its minimal heat input into the part and its inherent ability to achieve low dilution rates. However, the deposition rates of laser cladding remain lower compared to competitive cladding technologies. The current research paper evaluates Induction Assisted Laser Cladding using Fraunhofers new CoaxPowerline nozzle system and documents the improvements in deposition rates achieved using various powder materials, and compares process performance with and without the induction process.