LASER CLADDING WITH CARBIDE HARD PARTICLES

摘要

A laser cladding deposited on a metal component protects the metal component against wear and tear. The laser cladding includes an alloy matrix having carbide hard particles embedded within or bonded with the alloy matrix. Induction heaters pre-heat the metal components during the laser cladding process to inhibit cracking of the alloy when the carbide particles are injected. The heaters provide simultaneous induction heating to the external surface of the metal components.