CLADIATOR BLOG
Check out the latest on laser cladding technology!
Hardfacing Internal Diameters with The Help of 3D Printing
American Cladding Technologies (ACT) has made significant advances in hardfacing internal diameters with the help of their TRUMPF TruPrint3000 3D metal printer. Until now, ACT has had to rely on the nozzle designs of the OEM’s.
Is Laser Cladding Expensive? You May Be Surprised
We hear this one quite often: “I’m interested in laser cladding, but it’s too expensive compared to other processes.” Not true – laser cladding can be very cost competitive. Let me explain why.
Laser Cladding Combats Corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry
Corrosion is a massive problem across all industries. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) estimates the global cost of corrosion at $2.5 trillion a year.