Laser cladding or heat treating systems are increasingly used to weld metals in a wide range of applications, as they offer better surface uniformity, porosity, and throughput at a lower capital cost than competing technologies.
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To meet the tough demands of your industrial customers and applications, your laser system design must ensure precise temperature control, lower total cost of ownership, and reduced maintenance.
Direct diode lasers can help build this advantage in laser cladding systems, with:
Lasertel’s LightForm direct diode sources are a flexible and high performing choice for laser cladding or heat treating systems. Our engineering team can help to develop a direct diode laser that improves the overall reliability and performance of your system.
Laser Cladding System utilizing Lasertel LF-8 laser diode:
| Wavelength | 980nm |
| Laser Power | 8kW |
| Mode of Operation | CW or Modulated |
| Working Distance | 280nm |
| Spot Size | 3x12, 6x12, 3x24, 6x24 |
| Laser Head Dimensions | 290x680x200mm |
| Laser Head Weight | 35kg |
| Warranty | 1 year |
The LightForm direct diode offers higher performance and greater versatility at 25% less cost than major competitors.
One laser cladding customer’s system, used to hardface wear rings with 2mm thick cladding, has reduced line shutdown from monthly to once a year, saving as much as $385,000 annually. Our partnership with this laser cladding customer has provided them with a compelling competitive advantage.
