Thermal Surface Technology

The atmospheric plasma spray (APS) as well as flame spray processes are available at IWS for the coating of components made of steel, light metals or other materials with metals, hardmetals and ceramics

The Fraunhofer IWS provides laser cladding as well as hybrid technologies, employing laser, plasma and induction processes, to repair and to coat components and tools. The manufacturing of thick coatings and 3 D structures, made of metal, hard metal and ceramics is supported by CAD/CAN, monitoring and finishing processes.

Laser procedures offer novel solutions for the generating of wear-resistant surfaces. This is especially true for such cases, in which standard hardening technologies fail to work.