2018-04-12 12:56
Like most industries, the mining industry faces significant costs from corrosion. One study conducted in China estimated that direct corrosion costs in coal mining were 84.70… Read More
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Our blog discusses topics related to laser cladding, also known as laser metal deposition. This process uses a laser beam to deposit powdered metal on the surfaces of components to provide a protective coating and mitigate corrosion and erosion. It can also be used to restore parts to their original dimensions.
2018-04-09 13:15
Corrosion is a massive problem across all industries. NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) estimates the global cost of corrosion at $2.5 trillion a year. The oi… Read More
2018-04-05 16:00
Harsh environments are a fact of life in the power generation industry. Equipment is subjected to all kinds of abuse, from high temperatures and high pressure to fuel that is… Read More
2018-03-27 14:38
One of the many interesting parts of this job is the detective work involved when a part isn’t welding properly. Roughly six months ago I was tasked with my first major met… Read More
2018-03-12 13:53
The need for process monitoring or temperature control of components has become an increasing challenge as numerous industries push their technological boundaries. Exampl… Read More
2018-02-28 16:43
This image shows a part with corrosion (top) and without (bottom).
A recent issue with a soldering process for a customer has been the focus of our attention here at Joining T… Read More
2018-01-25 14:40
After you’ve selected the right material for your welding project, the next important consideration is joint design. We’ll be taking a look at the different types of joints… Read More
2018-01-08 17:01
Aluminum oxide contamination is no big deal for that rusty yard art project, but can wreak havoc on critical applications like an axle shaft. (Spider by John Lucas, Jr.)
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2017-11-30 14:24
One of the most important factors in a successful laser or electron beam (EB) welding project is choosing the right materials up front. The right material can make the difference… Read More
2017-11-15 14:09
We hear this one quite often: “I’m interested in laser cladding, but it’s too expensive compared to other processes.” Not true – laser clad… Read More
2017-10-27 16:32
One of the harshest operating environments in the power generation industry is within the boilers at waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities. Between high temperatures, high pressur… Read More
2017-10-19 14:33
I’ve blathered about heat, post-weld heat treatment, heat sinking, and blown a lot of hot air in general. Mostly, the discussion has focused on weld characteristics and weldabili… Read More
2017-10-12 12:44
Six years ago, American Cladding Technologies helped develop a laser applied coating for superheater tubes that not only increased superheater life by a factor of four times, but al… Read More
2017-10-09 14:06
Warning: This is a blog, not a how-to guide. I won’t be giving away any secrets today. If you want those, it’ll cost you $$$!
This is a hot topic. Alumin… Read More
2017-09-28 12:30
After repairs to the coaxial nozzle (above), our testing shows a fully aligned stream of powder exiting the nozzle.
We just wrapped up another successful project: repairing a coaxi… Read More
2017-09-18 14:52
Here’s a quick look at our latest project on the shop floor: we’re taking a flat steel plate and applying a laser hardfacing to it. The hardface coating will… Read More
2017-09-14 20:41
Folks, today I would like to shift gears from technical discussion and dedicate this blog to an exceptional individual.
Paul Lombardini, our Quality Control Manager, passed away on Tu… Read More
2017-09-12 13:31
Choices, choices. The designer literally has all of them at some point. As the design progresses, they dwindle along with flexibility.
When designing a part for welding, t… Read More
2017-09-12 13:27
In response to customer requests, we’ve begun the process of obtaining our FAA certification to perform laser metal deposition for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work… Read More
2017-08-31 15:35
Guest blogger Sue Salvemini is the founder and president of Focal Pointe, Inc., which provides executive coaching, leadership development and business consulting services.
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2017-08-28 18:59
When it comes to feasibility studies, there’s no substitute for a face-to-face discussion about your project. That’s why we offer an Applications Lab Day to… Read More
2017-07-27 13:19
Some of our customers will ask us about the impact of the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) on their components, and for good reason. The HAZ can weaken the component and potentially l… Read More
2017-07-14 14:08
Feasibility studies are an important part of our work at American Cladding Technologies. We recently conducted a project involving side plates for a rock crushing machine for a quar… Read More
2017-07-14 14:02
Many of our customers interested in laser metal deposition (LMD) are concerned about the dilution of the coating applied to their part – and with good reason. Just like diluti… Read More
2017-07-14 13:56
Not exactly sure what laser cladding is? It’s OK - we hear that a lot. So we thought we’d kick off our blog with a short video explaining laser cladding – also kno… Read More
2017-07-14 13:52
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