ROBOTIC LASER COATING TECHNOLOGIES
Robotic Surface Treatment Systems Which Technologies Contain
- Articulated 6 Axis (6DOF) Robots
- Cartesian Robots (Column, Pillar, Gantry, Crane Type)
- Smart Robot Accessories
- Slider Robot Axes
- Robot Positioners
- High-Power Laser Sources (Fiber, Disk, CO₂ Lasers)
- Laser Coating Heads & Powder/Wire Feeding Units
- Side Process Equipment
- Beam Delivery Optics and Fiber Systems
- Smart Process Sensors (Temperature, Thickness, Vision)
- Monitoring and Data Collection Hardware and Software
- Robotic Based Process Software
- Offline Programming Software and Compatible Technologies
- Fixture and / or Fixing Apparatus
- Robotic Tool Changers
- Safety Systems (Laser Protection Cells, Shields, Barriers)
- Integrated Industrial Fume Extraction and Filtering Systems
- Digital Transformation Technologies
- Related Statistics
About Robotic Laser Coating Technique
Laser Coating (also known as Laser Cladding) is a surface engineering technique where a laser beam melts the base material surface while simultaneously injecting powder or wire feed material, creating a strong metallurgical bond.
Compared to conventional coating methods (thermal spray, painting, electroplating), robotic laser coating provides:
- Superior adhesion between coating and base material,
- Precise and localized application,
- Minimal heat input and distortion,
- Excellent wear and corrosion resistance.
When combined with robotic systems, laser coating becomes highly flexible, repeatable, and suitable for large and complex geometries.
Applications include aerospace turbine blades, automotive engine components, ship propellers, energy turbines, mining tools, and defense equipment requiring long-lasting protection.
Laser Coating Advantages
- Produces dense, crack-free coatings with strong metallurgical bonding.
- Minimal dilution between coating and base metal.
- Ability to apply thick coatings (0.5–5 mm) in a single step.
- High flexibility → suitable for complex geometries.
- Wide choice of coating materials (carbides, alloys, composites).
- Enhanced resistance against wear, corrosion, and oxidation.
- Reduced maintenance costs by significantly increasing part lifespan.
- Easy integration into robotic production cells for mass manufacturing.
- Environmentally friendly compared to conventional coating methods.
Relevant Statistics
- Global market data shows laser cladding applications are growing at over 12% annually, especially in aerospace and energy.
- Robotic laser coating has extended the service life of turbine blades and engine parts by more than 300% compared to uncoated components.
- Adoption is rapidly increasing in defense and shipbuilding, where corrosion resistance is mission-critical.
Applicable Materials
- Carbon and stainless steels
- Nickel-based alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy)
- Cobalt-based alloys (Stellite)
- Titanium and titanium alloys
- Carbides and composite powders
- Aluminum and copper alloys