Etikedo: Mining Industry

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Laser Cladding for Mining: Reclaiming Equipment for Noble Precision

Laser Cladding for the Mining Industry: Reclaiming the Earth In the deep-earth environments of global mining, machinery faces a brutal combination of high-impact abrasion, chemical corrosion, and extreme mechanical stress. Traditionally, when a hydraulic cylinder or a drill bit wore…

Allan Hill
Marto 28, 2026

Comparison of Tungsten Carbide (WC) and Vanadium Carbide (VC) MMC microstructure and wear resistance in laser cladding

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Hardfacing Extreme Wear: WC vs VC MMC Laser Cladding for Mining

Hardfacing for Extreme Wear: Comparing Tungsten Carbide (WC) and Vanadium Carbide (VC) MMC Cladding for Mining Tools In industries like mining, tunneling, and mineral processing, equipment is subjected to severe wear mechanisms. Ground engaging tools (GET), crushing rolls, and drilling…

Allan Hill
Marto 15, 2026