A robot laser cladding machine is an advanced system that uses a high-power laser + robotic arm to deposit metal onto a surface for repair, coating, or building parts.

 

A laser melts metal powder or wire and fuses it onto a base material

A robot moves the laser head precisely over complex shapes

 

Main Components

 

1. Industrial Robot Arm

•Usually from:

•ABB

•KUKA

•FANUC

•SABAZU 

 

1. Fiber Laser Source

•Brands like:

•Max 

•Raycus

       •    GW 

      •     IPG

•Power: 1kW to 6kW+

 

1. Powder / Wire Feeder

•Feeds metal material:

•Stainless steel

•Nickel alloy

•Cobalt alloy

 

1. Cladding Head

•Where:

•Laser + powder meet

•Material melts and bonds

 

How it works (simple)

1.Laser creates a small melt pool on surface

2.Powder/wire is injected

3.Robot moves in programmed path

4.Layer builds up → like metal 3D printing

 

Applications

 

Repair & Rebuild

•Shaft repair

•Die & mold repair

•Turbine parts

 

Surface Coating

•Wear-resistant coating

•Corrosion protection

 

 Additive Manufacturing

•Build new metal parts layer by layer

 

Advantages

•Very low distortion

•Strong metallurgical bond

•High precision (robot controlled)

•Saves cost vs replacing parts