The U.S. Navy is currently operating its fleet with a reduced number of ships. A major challenge in maintaining the readiness of the fleet is the rapid acquisition of spare or refurbished components for the fleets aging weapon systems. This paper highlights the achievements of the Low Volume Productivity (LVP) program that is developing a highly automated, rapid, low-cost, efficient laser system that will be capable of laser cladding. The current objective is refurbishment of worn and/or corroded ship components used by the U.S. Navy. The paper includes the design of: a unique Robotic Laser Cell for cladding and hard facing using either a diode or Nd:YAG laser; investigation of techniques for High Power Direct Diode Laser (HPDDL) cladding, development of Laser Power Measurement and Diagnostics Calorimetric System; and a Vision Image Control System that will enable the operator to control the positioning of filler metal remotely. This entire system will be operated from a control room which removes the operators from the hazardous cladding environment.
High power direct diode laser cladding
2004
9 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 10 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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