ABSTRACT

Capitalizing on the rapid growth and reduced costs of laser systems, laser cladding is gaining momentum, and in some instances replacing conventional techniques of depositing thin films because it can accommodate a great variety of materials, achieve uniform thickness and precise widths of layers, and provide improved resistance to wear and corrosi

chapter 1|22 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Background and Basic Overview

chapter 3|46 pages

Laser Cladding Equipment

chapter 4|62 pages

Laser Cladding Process Modeling

chapter 5|30 pages

Control of Laser Cladding Process

chapter 7|8 pages

Safety