Laser Cladding Services - Capabilities

Laser Cladding Services, operates 5 axis Laser Cladding machines that can be used to clad shafts up to 6 metres in length and 1.5 metres in diameter, with a maximum weight of 10 tonnes. Our 4 Kw Fibre Laser Cladding Machines have a wave length of 1080nm, which is better absorbed by the base material than other types of lasers, such as CO2 or ND:YAG lasers.

The laser cladding machines are 5 axis cladding machines capable of laser cladding shafts or components rotating in the horizontal or vertical axis, as well as complex shaped components. They have 7 metres of travel on the X axis, 0.9m on the Y axis & 1.2m on the Z axis. The 4th axis is A (for rotating shafts) and B (rotates about the Y axis).

Laser Cladding Machines

• High Power Fibre Lasers - Output 4 Kilowatt continuous wave, Power 1000 – 4000 Watts, Wave Length 1080nm
• 5 Axis Cladding machines - horizontal shaft cladding capacity 6 metres length / 20mm diameter up to 1.5 metres diameter
• 5 ton rotators – 1 x driver / 2 x idlers on rails
• 5 ton 2 axis manipulator - horizontal disc cladding capacity 45mm diameter up to 3.5 metres diameter and 1.5 metres in height / vertical disc cladding capacity 45mm diameter up to 1.5 metres diameter and 3 metres in length

Capabilities – Machining

Laser Cladding Services is located within Wittenbaker Engineering’s workshop in Henderson, so all pre and post machining processes are performed in-house, saving on time and transport costs. Their large range of lathes, milling machines, horizontal and vertical boring machines, overhead cranes, skilled machine operators and stringent quality controls following ISO 9001 standards will ensure your project will flow smoothly from start to completion. Laser Cladding Services also has access to a range of other machine shops, complete with CNC capabilities, to match any project you may have.

Machine Shop Capabilities

• 2500m² of floor space
• Overhead workshop cranes - 1 x 20T, 2 x 16T, 1 x 10T
• Manual lathe - up to 6m with 1.5m swing / 10T
• 2 Axis CNC Vertical Borer Dia 1200mm x 1100mm long
• 2 Axis CNC Vertical Borer Dia 2000mm x 1500mm long
• 3 Axis CNC Vertical Borer with Milling Dia 6300mm x 3500mm long
• 3 Axis CNC EDM Wire Cutter X = 1300mm Y = 1000mm Z = 500mm
• CNC Milling - 5-axis milling to 2.1m / 8T
• CNC Turning – up to 4m / 10T
• Vertical lathe - 2.5m / 10T

Almost all types of metallic components can be laser clad using a large variety of cladding powders, whether it is for wear resistance, corrosion resistance or restoration of worn components, there is likely to be a cladding combination that will have your components and equipment back into service in no time.

Call or email Laser Cladding Services to discuss your laser cladding project.