Optomec, Albuquerque, N.M., announces that it has published a new white paper showing how automated laser cladding for gas turbine engine repair can provide 184% return on investment over manual processes.
Optomec commissioned the independent study conducted by Mr. Terry VanderWert PE, a 40-year veteran in the laser process industry. His objective investigation into current MRO practices and challenges within the aviation industry is summarized in the white paper titled The Business Case for Automated Laser Cladding in Aviation Component Repair: Five Lessons Learned.
“The goal with this paper was to show how small and mid-size service centers can take advantage of laser cladding while achieving an ROI on their investment and improving MRO quality,” said Mike Dean, Marketing Director at Optomec.
The white paper will help readers gain a better understanding of how laser cladding has helped MRO service centers and aircraft engine OEMs make repairs faster and with higher yield. It provides an objective case study and useful business insights.
Optomec offers the HC-205 precision five-axis laser powder fusion cladding and welding systems designed for repair or hardfacing of small to medium size aero or industrial gas turbines, and heavy equipment parts and components.
It provides high-precision laser cladding for part restoration and hard facing, process reliability, omni-directional cladding, minimal distortion or stress (haz), and reduced finishing time.
