Laser cladding and applications

Abstract

Laser coating is a material placement technique wherein a powder material is melted using a laser to coat a portion of a substrate. In this study, laser cladding and its applications are reviewed. First, the background of the technique and its important parameters are highlighted. Then, the control of the laser cladding procedure is criticized. As an example of the process, laser cladding of titanium alloys is investigated. Finally, applications of laser cladding on gas turbine engines, dies and drilling spindles, tools, and turbine blades are highlighted.