Laser welding is a precision joining process that uses a highly focused laser beam to melt and fuse metal components together, producing strong, high-quality welds with minimal heat input and distortion.

The advantages of Laser Welding include being able to weld thin sections, dissimilar metals and tricker materials.

The Laser Welding process is highly repeatable due to the use of robotic manipulation, calibrated laser power and calibrated laser beam diameter.

Laser welding can produce welds with strength comparable to or greater than conventional welding methods, such as TIG and MIG, depending on the material, joint design and welding parameters. Its concentrated heat input produces narrow welds with minimal distortion, making it ideal for precision and high-strength applications.

Laser welding is suitable for a wide range of metals, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium, titanium, copper and nickel-based alloys such as Inconel. It can also be used to join certain dissimilar metals.

Laser welding can achieve deep penetration in a wide range of metals, with the achievable weld depth depending on the material, laser power and welding parameters. At Laser Additive Solutions, we offer laser welding capabilities for material thicknesses of up to 12 mm.

Yes, laser welding is ideal for high-volume production due to its high processing speeds, precision and repeatability. At Laser Additive Solutions, we offer automated laser welding solutions that deliver consistent, high-quality welds for industrial production applications.

The cost of laser welding depends on factors such as material type, component geometry, weld complexity and production volume. At Laser Additive Solutions, we provide rapid, tailored quotations for projects ranging from one-off components to high-volume production.

Yes, laser welding is ideal for joining thin metal components due to its precise, concentrated heat input, which minimises distortion and reduces the risk of burn-through. It enables high-quality welds on delicate components while maintaining dimensional accuracy.

Laser cladding is a surface engineering process that uses a focused laser beam to melt and deposit metal powder or wire onto a component, creating a metallurgically bonded layer.

Laser cladding is used to apply protective coatings that improve wear and corrosion resistance, extend component service life and restore worn or damaged components to their original dimensions. It is widely used across industries such as oil and gas, power generation, nuclear and defence.

Laser cladding provides excellent wear and corrosion resistance, strong metallurgical bonding and low dilution, with minimal heat input and distortion compared to conventional welding methods. It can extend component service life, restore worn or damaged components and reduce replacement costs.

Laser cladding is suitable for a wide range of metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, tool steel, titanium and nickel-based alloys. Coating materials such as Inconel, Stellite, Tungsten Carbide and other wear- or corrosion-resistant alloys can be deposited onto compatible substrates to enhance surface properties and extend component service life.

The cost of laser cladding depends on factors such as component size, material selection, coating thickness, surface area and project volume. At Laser Additive Solutions, we provide rapid, tailored quotations for projects ranging from one-off components to high-volume production.

Yes, laser cladding can provide an alternative to hard chrome plating, offering excellent wear and corrosion resistance through the application of metallurgically bonded coatings. It is particularly suitable for applications requiring enhanced surface durability and can eliminate the need for hazardous hexavalent chromium plating processes.

Most of our customers come to us having experience failure with Hard Chrome Plating techniques and need the components to be repair to original dimensions and properties.

Yes, Laser Cladding can provide an alternative to thermal spraying, offering strong metallurgical bonding, low porosity and excellent wear and corrosion resistance. Unlike thermal spraying, laser cladding creates a metallurgical bond with the substrate, making it particularly suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Yes, conventional laser cladding can provide an alternative to Extreme High-Speed Laser Cladding (EHLA), achieving comparable coating thicknesses, dilution levels and penetration depths through optimised processing parameters. At Laser Additive Solutions, we can produce high-quality coatings with characteristics comparable to those achieved using EHLA.

Metal Additive Manufacturing, also known as metal 3D printing, is a process that builds metal components layer by layer using a digital 3D model. 

At Laser Additive Solutions, we offer Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) to manufacture complex geometries, produce near-net-shape components and add features to existing parts.

Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is a metal additive manufacturing process that uses a focused laser beam to selectively melt and fuse layers of metal powder, building components directly from a digital 3D model. It enables the manufacture of complex geometries, intricate internal features and high-precision metal components that can be difficult or impossible to produce using conventional manufacturing methods.

Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) is a metal additive manufacturing process that uses a focused laser beam to melt and deposit metal powder or wire onto a substrate, building components layer by layer. It is used to manufacture near-net-shape components, add features to existing parts and repair worn or damaged components.

Metal 3D printing builds components layer by layer from a digital CAD model, using a laser to melt and fuse metal powder or wire into the desired shape. At Laser Additive Solutions, we use Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) to manufacture complex geometries, produce near-net-shape components and add features to existing parts.

Metal Additive Manufacturing enables the production of complex geometries, reduced material waste and greater design freedom compared to conventional manufacturing methods. It also allows for lightweight component designs, reduced lead times and the manufacture of customised or low-volume components without the need for dedicated tooling.

A wide range of metals can be 3D printed, including stainless steel, titanium, aluminium, tool steels and nickel-based superalloys such as Inconel. At Laser Additive Solutions, we offer Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), with material suitability depending on the chosen process and application requirements.

Yes, Metal Additive Manufacturing is suitable for production quantities, particularly for complex, high-value or customised components where conventional manufacturing may be less cost-effective. At Laser Additive Solutions, we support projects ranging from one-off prototypes to repeat production, delivering consistent, high-quality metal components.

The cost of metal 3D printing depends on factors such as material selection, component size, geometric complexity, production volume and post-processing requirements. At Laser Additive Solutions, we provide rapid, tailored quotations for projects ranging from one-off prototypes to production quantities.

Yes, Laser Additive Solutions can arrange heat treatment through our network of trusted subcontractors, providing a complete manufacturing and post-processing solution. We work closely with our partners to ensure all work meets your project requirements and our high quality standards.

Yes, Laser Additive Solutions offers a range of in-house post-processing services, including CNC milling, bandsaw cutting and sandblasting. We also work with a network of trusted subcontractors to provide additional services, such as heat treatment, turning and wire EDM, delivering a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution.

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The information to quote varies depending on technology but typically we need component/repair geometry, parent material, weld material, weld thickness, quantity and timescales.

To discuss the requirements of your specific enquiry, please call us on 01302 868988

We accept STEP files, PDF drawings or SolidWorks files for repairs/Welding.

For Metal 3D Printing Enquires, please send STL files.

Our max build size for Laser Powder Bed is 295mm diamater by 400mm tall.

Our max size for all other services is around 5m x 3m with max weight 2.5T. However, we have experience with larger components so please contact us to discuss.

Yes, we can work 24/7 to meet delivery requirements to reduce customer downtime if required.