Coaxial Cladding Powder Nozzle
Laser Metal Deposition, or Laser Additive Manufacturing, is an advanced technique depositing layers using a laser beam. Our goal is to optimize a coaxial powder nozzle for a narrower laser beam, enhancing precision in the cladding process, especially for thin walls. We redesigned an existing nozzle to focus the gas-powder stream into a narrow jet, improving deposition within the melt pool. The optimized powder nozzle, achieved through simulations and experiments, aims to elevate the effectiveness of laser cladding for intricate applications.