Category Technical Support

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Comparison of NDT techniques for laser cladding system defect detection, showcasing liquid penetrant, ultrasonic, and eddy current testing

Laser Cladding Machine, Technical Support

NDT of Laser Clad Layers: Detecting Cracks, Porosity, Delamination

Our phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) system can consistently detect surface and sub-surface cracks with a width as small as 50 microns (0.05 mm) in Inconel 625 clad layers up to 5 mm thick, assuming a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 6 dB. We can detect and map porosity down to 0.2% of the cl

Allan Hill
March 15, 2026

Comparison of Lateral and Coaxial Powder Feeding Nozzles for Precision Laser Cladding in Metal Fabrication

Laser Cladding Machine, Technical Support

Coaxial vs. Lateral Powder Feeding: Selecting the Right Nozzle

With a properly configured coaxial nozzle, you can achieve a powder utilization efficiency of up to 85% for standard cladding applications, whereas lateral nozzles typically deliver 60-70% efficiency. For a specific example, on a 3 mm track width, a coaxial nozzle wastes approximately 15% of powder

Allan Hill
March 12, 2026