Optimal Parameters for 5-axis Laser Cladding

The application of Laser cladding technology is nowadays widely extended in the industrial environment due to its advantages for high added value parts manufacturing and repairing. At the moment, the process is applied to 3 axis or 3+2 axis strategies, being numerous works focused on the obtainment of process parameters. The industrial development imposes the use of five continuous axis kinematics to perform complex parts that require new tuning methodology processes for this type of machines. The presented work develops a method for the study of 5 continuous axis laser cladding optimal parameters. Firstly, the design of the part for the experimental tests is carried out, taking into account the movements of the machine kinematics. Afterwards, both, the process control parameters and the tool path strategies are studied. Besides, the optimization methodology of process conditions is also presented. The work explains the steps to be followed for the tuning process before its industrial application.