Laser Cladding Services

One of the key advantages of laser cladding is its low dilution rate. Low dilution means that only a minimal amount of the base material is mixed with the deposited coating material during the very cladding process. This helps to preserve the original properties of the coating, such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and hardness. As a result, the clad layer achieves higher quality and more consistent performance, while reducing material loss and improving the overall service life of the workpiece.

Laser cladding offers the significant advantage of minimal distortion of the workpiece. Due to the localized and controlled heat input, only a small area of the component is affected during processing. This usually reduces thermal stresses and deformation compared to conventional welding methods. As a result, the workpiece retains its dimensional accuracy, reducing the need for corrective machining and ensuring consistent quality, even for complex or thin-walled components.

Near-net-shape coating is one of the key advantages of laser cladding. The process allows material to be deposited precisely where it is needed, creating a coating layer that closely matches the final required geometry. This minimizes excess material buildup and significantly reduces the need for post-processing and machining.

Thanks to the precise material deposition and near-net-shape coating capabilities of the process, only a minimal amount of excess material is applied. This significantly reduces the need for extensive grinding, milling, or other finishing operations after cladding.

High process stability is an essential prerequisite for consistently high-quality coating results in laser cladding. The use of modern robotic technology, fully mechanized welding systems, and precise teaching methods ensures reproducible processes—even with complex component geometries. This allows welding parameters to be maintained precisely and fluctuations to be minimized, thereby ensuring consistently high coating quality and cost-efficient manufacturing processes.s

The Deloro Welding Department works in close and continuous collaboration with materials development and application specialists, who are often the primary point of contact for customers. Through this ongoing exchange of knowledge and feedback, the Welding Department is also regarded as an internal customer, ensuring that its requirements and practical experience are directly incorporated into the development and application process.