Title:
A filler material distribution apparatus of a laser cladding system
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6131326
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
Laser cladding filler material is introduced in a pattern on a on a substrate by a filler distribution apparatus having a linear or polygonal array of dispensing apertures for uniform distribution in advance of or during a laser beam transferring optical energy to the substrate. The distribution apparatus includes a housing (or assembly of coupled housings) that defines the distribution aperture array and an internal chamber in communication with the apertures that is adapted for retention of filler material. A mechanical feed mechanism, such as an auger, is adapted for feeding filler material from the internal chamber through the distribution apertures. A feed mechanism drive system is coupled to the mechanical feed mechanism, adapted for selectively varying filler material feed rate. The distribution aperture array may be selectively reconfigured to vary selectively the filler material distribution pattern.
Inventors:
Gerald Jay Brook
Application Number:
JP2015531931A
Publication Date:
May 17, 2017
Filing Date:
August 12, 2013
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Siemens Energy Incorporated
International Classes:
B23K26/342; B23K26/70
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2007051635A | ||||
| JP2001068764A |
Foreign References:
| US20120199564 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Yasuhiko Murayama
Shinya Mitsuhiro
Shinya Mitsuhiro