ABSTRACT
The laser cladding process requires the following equipment: a laser, a powder feeder along with delivery nozzles, and a positioning device equipped with CAD/CAM software. It is essential to understand the construction of these devices and their performance under different working conditions for the laser cladding process to be successful. This chapter provides a comprehensive comparison of available lasers, powder feeders, and nozzles to demonstrate their potential and suitability for use in laser cladding technology. The chapter also includes a brief review of available positioning devices and CAD/CAM systems suitable for this process.
