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OTS5 optic with ring slit nozzle for laser cladding by Laserline diode lasers
OTS5 optic with ring slit nozzle for laser cladding by Laserline diode lasers
OTS5 optic with multi stream nozzle for laser cladding by Laserline diode lasers
OTS5 with wide stream nozzle for laser cladding by Laserline diode lasers


Optics for Cladding

Optics for cladding, repair welding and additive manufacturing of metal components. Special powder nozzles as well as optics monitoring and process control as adapted modules.

Cladding Optics

In the great selection of Laserline cladding optics for every application, a suitable tool can be found. For cladding, repair welding or additive manufacturing, different powder nozzles can be combined with the modular optic system from Laserline. Because of the various configuration possibilities, the process optic can be flexibly adjusted to different process requirements and boundary conditions. Furthermore, all available modules are optimally adjusted to Laserline's diode lasers, and therefore allow for process results that meet the highest quality demands.

Round spot for welding application from a cladding optic shown as a heatmap by Laserline diode lasers
Round spot
Square spot for welding application from a cladding optic shown as  a heatmap by Laserline diode lasers
Square spot
Line spot for welding application from a cladding optic shown as a heatmap by Laserline diode lasers
Line spot
Double round spot for welding application from a cladding optic shown as a heatmap by Laserline diode lasers
Double spot

Features

  • Round and rectangular focus possible
  • Typical applications: coating, repair welding, and additive manufacturing 
  • Cladding with powder and wire
  • Coaxial powder feeder with different nozzle geometries, integrated inert gas supply and cooling 
  • Protective window cartridge for simple and quick changes
  • Angle of inclination up to 90° for 3-D processing
  • Expansion level: integrated sensor for process monitoring

 

Fundamental Advantages of the Diode Laser as a Cladding Tool

Gaussian laser graphic showing a typical laser spot with 3D beam intensity and cross-section intensity graph by Laserline diode lasers

Typical Laser | Gauss - Profile 

Homogeneous Top-hat profile spot shown in 3D and cross-section graph from Laserline diode lasers

Diode Laser | Top-Hat-Profile 
Very homogeneous intensity distribution

 

It depends on the nozzle

Which optics and powder nozzles as well as right filler material are most suited for which application?

The nozzle plays a key role in cladding and additive manufacturing processes. We are pleased to help you with the configuration!

Optics with wide stream nozzle

Closeup of the laser stream of an optic with a wide stream nozzle by Laserline diode lasers
  • Highest powder deposition rates and highest laser output powers
  • For Cladding of large areas and cylinders

Optics with multi stream nozzle

Closeup of the laser stream of an optic with a multi stream nozzle by Laserline diode lasers
  • Universal tool with a processing angle of up to 90 degrees
  • Among other applications suitable for corrosion and wear protection for brake discs

Optics with ringslit nozzle

Closeup of the laser stream of an optic with a ringslit nozzle by Laserline diode lasers
  • Universal tool with highest powder efficiency - no modification and setup needed
  • A variable spot size allows filigree contours and large-scale coatings with one processing head
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NEW TwinClad Optics

The OTS-5 TwinClad Optic is the new tool for cladding with two laser beams for high speed applications like break disc cladding and more. 

The pre-beam cleans and tempers the surface of the workpiece. With its flexible and robust TwinClad optics nozzle design, the geometry of the spot, the quantity of the powder as well as the composition of the different nozzles is individually adaptable to various production needs. 

To the TwinClad cladding applications

NEW MultiWire Optics

The OTS-5 MultiWire Optic is the new tool for wire cladding with up to three wires applications like cylinder cladding, tube cladding and more. 

To the MultiWire cladding applications

Example: Brake Disc Cladding

Laser cladding process on a brake disc by Laserline diode lasers

With an OTS Cladding Optic

New cladding technologies enable the production of low-wear brake discs and lead to a significant reduction in particulate emissions. Today's gray cast iron brake discs already have a good service life, but are subject to wear and tear and have to be replaced several times over the course of a vehicle's service life.

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Optics for Cladding Applications

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