Laser Cladding (Hardcover)

INTRODUCTION
What is Laser Cladding?
Different Names, Same Technology
Why Laser Cladding?
History of Laser Cladding
Applications and Market Opportunities
Future Direction of Laser Cladding Technology
Looking Ahead

BACKGROUNDS AND BASIC OVERVIEWS
Laser Material Techniques
Differences Between Laser Cladding, Alloying and Glazing
Different Methods of Laser Cladding
Clad Dimensional Characteristics
Important Parameters in Laser Cladding by Powder Injection
Combined Parameters
Comparison Between Laser Cladding and Other Metallic Coating Techniques
Comparison Between Laser Cladding and Other Prototyping Techniques

LASER CLADDING EQUIPMENT
Lasers
Powder Feeders and Powder Delivery Nozzles
Positioning Devices

LASER CLADDING PROCESS MODELING
Physics of the Process
Governing Equations
Laser Cladding Models in Literature
Lumped Models
Analytical Modeling
Numerical Modeling - A Case Study
Flow Field Modeling at the Exit of Coaxial Nozzle
Experimental-Based Modeling Techniques

CONTROL OF LASER CLADDING PROCESS
Sensors
Closed-Loop Control of Laser Cladding
Closed-Loop Control of Laser Cladding, An Example
Application of Knowledge-Based Control to Laser Cladding

PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIAL SYSTEMS OF LASER CLADDING
Cladability
Solidification Conditions Encounter in Laser Cladding
Material Systems Used in Laser Cladding

SAFETY
Laser Classification
Laser Hazards
Powder Hazards