Laser cladding is a technique used to repair and enhance the surface properties of rotating equipment. It involves using a high-powered laser to melt and fuse a coating material onto the substrate of a component. This method is particularly useful for repairing worn or damaged parts and providing a surface that is more resistant to wear, corrosion, and other forms of degradation.

 

Figure 1: Bearing seal repair using laser cladding

 

Rebuild services offered by Synergy include:

  • Bearing Journal OD cladding
  • Seal areas rebuild
  • Key ways rebuild
  • Housing ID cladding
  • OD and ID grinding

 

Laser cladding offers cost effective repair solution in following applications:

  • High precision shafts and Rotor
  • Ball screws – Bearing journals, rebuilding threads, thread cutting
  • High temperature furnace shafts
  • Abrasive slurry mixers – fan blades and hubs
  • Pump components
  • Impellers
  • Compressor components
  • Drive shafts
  • Motor shafts and keyways
  • Housings

 

ONE STOP SOLUTION:

 

Figure 2: One Stop Solution with repair and grinding services offered at Synergy

Typical materials for rebuilding the rotating components and hardness:

  • 316 SS – less than 20 HRC
  • 410 SYN – 35 HRC
  • 431 SS – 50-55 HRC
  • Stellite 6TM – 38-42 HRC

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Advantages of Laser Cladding

  1. Precision: Laser cladding allows for precise control of the heat input and deposition, resulting in minimal distortion and high-quality repairs.
  2. Material Versatility: A wide range of materials can be used for cladding, including metals, alloys, and ceramics.
  3. Reduced Downtime: The process is relatively quick and can be performed in-situ, reducing equipment downtime.
  4. Improved Properties: Enhanced wear, corrosion, and heat resistance can be achieved, improving the overall performance of the equipment.
  5. Minimal Heat Affected Zone: The localized nature of the laser reduces the size of the heat-affected zone, minimizing thermal damage to the substrate.

Synergy has several years of experience Laser cladding a variety of rotating components. Talk to our experts for your needs.