Bilsing Automation adds laser metal deposition repair services

Bilsing Automation has announced the addition of laser metal deposition (LMD), an additive manufacturing process also known as laser cladding, to its service offerings for the repair of aviation components such as landing gear bearing rings and automotive stamping or casting dies.

In this process, material is added to worn or corroded surfaces or new features to accommodate design changes. Metal powder is fed into a laser beam, which is scanned across a surface where it deposits powder material in a web-type formation. Components or tooling can be modified or repaired without having to reproduce the entire part. The technology is scalable and can be used to fabricate or repair parts measured in millimeters to meters.

This service is provided at Bilsing Automation Turkey, which holds aviation industry certifications in EASA Part-145, FAA 14 CFR 145/43, GACAR Part 145/43, and SHY Part 145.

For more information, visit the company’s laser processing web page.