A laser-cladding process developed by Caterpillar Inc. to repair wear and damage to large axels on mining trucks is applicable to worn or damaged main shafts of wind turbines. At a recent O&M Summit, ...

Abstract: Laser cladding is a multiple-parameter-dependent process, and a feedback control is critical for the process stabilization. This paper presents a generalized predictive control strategy with ...

Abstract: Laser cladding technology, a crucial branch of metal additive manufacturing, finds extensive application in aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and marine engineering. This process employs ...

Cladding is no stranger to the oil and gas industry. For years it has been one of the most widely used approaches to mitigate corrosion in subsea valves, tubulars, and other subsea components above ...