At Setco our goal is to deliver the highest quality repairs, quickly, and with excellent customer service. To this end, we have invested in a Laser Cladding machine for our Cincinnati, headquarters. This equipment allows us to turn your repairs around faster, by saving time in packaging, shipping, and receiving back your spindle from a third-party provider.
Laser cladding stands apart from traditional cladding methods like thermal spray, plasma coating, or arc welding with its unique application process. Harnessing the power of laser precision, this method revolutionizes the result, offering a multitude of advantages.
Unmatched Metallurgical Bond: Unlike plasma or thermal spray coatings prone to flaking, a laser clad boasts a full metallurgical bond with the base material, ensuring durability. We get a better quality bond, so we can deliver a better quality repair.
Void-Free Assurance: Laser cladding delivers a 100% dense coating, eliminating any worries about voids or porosity often encountered with other methods. We ensure the material added is exactly what is needed to deliver the highest quality to you.
Precision with Low Heat Input for Minimized Thermal Distortion: Laser cladding requires 80% less heat input compared to arc cladding, resulting in significantly reduced thermal distortion. This saves time as it does not require extensive post-processing to correct distortions. Again, fewer steps mean a faster turnaround.
Narrow Heat-Affected Zone: With minimal heat input, the heat-affected zone shrinks, bolstering the part’s strength.
Enhanced Metallurgical Properties: Reduced heat input means lower dilution, preserving the purity of the clad layer with superior metallurgical and corrosion-resistant properties. Our goal is the highest quality.
Rapid Solidification: High solidification rates coupled with low thermal input allow for the incorporation of materials like carbides, enhancing coating durability without compromising integrity.
Fine-Tuned Layer Control: Laser cladding offers unparalleled control over layer thickness and surface finish, minimizing excess material and machining requirements. Speed, speed & speed.
Endless Possibilities in Material Selection: We have flexibility in material options in either powder or wire form, with the ability to interchange between them for optimum results. This means we have the exact material needed to complete your repair.
To learn more about how our products and services benefit machining applications, the experts at Setco can help. We walk customers through the most practical and effective solutions that meet their operational needs. Contact us online today to get started.
