Advanced Manufacturing

Laser Cladding: Characteristics and Industrial Applications

This course provides a practical introduction to laser cladding, covering process fundamentals, materials, equipment, quality considerations, and industrial applications for component repair and performance enhancement.

Laser cladding has emerged as a powerful technology for component restoration, surface enhancement, and functional upgrading across a wide range of industries. By depositing high-performance materials onto existing components with exceptional precision and minimal thermal impact, laser cladding enables the recovery of dimensions, repair of damaged surfaces, and enhancement of wear, corrosion, and high-temperature resistance.

This technology is widely applied in sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, petrochemicals, mining, steel production, aerospace, manufacturing, and rotating machinery maintenance, where component reliability, performance, and service life are critical. In many cases, laser cladding also supports remanufacturing strategies, enabling high-value components to be restored rather than replaced, thereby reducing material consumption and supporting more sustainable and circular production models.

Through real industrial examples, you will discover how laser cladding is used to improve asset reliability, extend component lifecycles, reduce costs, and contribute to resource-efficient industrial operations.

Learn through recorded videos, reflection prompts, quizzes, and scenario-based case studies designed to reinforce key concepts and support practical application.

 

Type

Course

Status

On Demand

Language

English

Format

Self-paced

Duration

2 hours

Price

Free

This course is part of the Horizon Europe project R3-MYDAS, supporting the adoption of advanced remanufacturing technologies and promoting sustainable industrial practices through knowledge sharing, skills development, and innovation.

What you will learn

Throughout this course, you will explore:

  • The fundamentals of laser technology and laser-material interaction.
  • The principles of laser cladding and how coatings are deposited.
  • Process parameters and their influence on coating quality.
  • Materials commonly used for component restoration and surface enhancement.
  • Quality control, process qualification, and performance testing.
  • Industrial applications involving shafts, rotors, compressors, turbines, hydraulic components, steel mill equipment, mining tools, and other critical assets.

Speakers

Jaume Nin

Jaume Nin is Head of the Technical Research Department, Development and Technological Innovation at TMCOMAS.

TMCOMAS is a specialized engineering company with extensive expertise in the repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of rotating machinery and industrial components. Over the years, the company has developed significant capabilities in laser cladding, applying this technology to restore dimensions, improve wear resistance, and extend the operational life of high-value assets across a wide range of industrial sectors.

Certification

A certificate that counts

At the end of the course, you'll receive a certificate of participation from EIT Manufacturing South, recognising the skills and training you've completed. A valuable addition to your CV and LinkedIn profile.

For companies, it also serves as proof of your team's training investment and is useful for internal development plans and reporting requirements.

Get information

EIT Manufacturing South S.r.l.
Bastioni di Porta Nuova, 21 - 20121 Milan, Italy
VAT & Fiscal Code 11214340967

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