Advances In Laser And Arc Cladding Technologies

This book presents the select proceedings of 1st International Conference on “Advances in Laser & Arc Cladding Technologies” (ALACT 23). It highlights the new technologies associated with cladding process for various applications. Various topics covered in this book are laser cladding processing, plasma transferred arc cladding, flux cored arc cladding, MIG and TIG cladding, micro plasma transferred arc and micro laser cladding, high efficiency cladding, high speed laser cladding, claddings for high temperature and other extreme applications, microstructure-property-performance correlations for claddings, mechanical and corrosion properties evaluation of the cladded samples, failure analysis of cladding residual stress, deformation evaluation of cladding, heat treatment of cladded samples, etc. The book is useful for researchers and professionals working in the areas of manufacturing and materials science.