Repair & Cladding

Repair & Restoration of Metal Components with Additive Manufacturing (DED/LMD)

Selective restoration of worn or damaged metal components using laser metal deposition (DED/LMD) — without replacement procurement, with minimal downtime and at a fraction of the cost of new production.

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Application

Repair Instead of Replace

For expensive, large or hard-to-procure metal components, repair with additive manufacturing (DED/LMD) is often significantly more economical than new procurement — and much faster.

Cost savings

For high-value components, DED/LMD repair costs are typically 10–40% of the new procurement price — depending on component, damage pattern and material.

Fast availability

Repair in days or weeks instead of months for new procurement.

Precision

Selective material deposition only where needed — no damage to surrounding areas.

Quality

Metallurgical bonding of deposited material with base material — as good as new.

Suitable Components for Repair

Shafts & Axles

Worn journals, splines and functional surfaces on rotating components.

Turbine Components

Blade tips, housing surfaces and sealing areas on turbines and compressors.

Molds & Dies

Damaged forming surfaces, edges and functional contours on injection and forming molds.

Valves & Fittings

Sealing surfaces, seats and worn contact zones on industrial valves and fittings.

Housings & Frames

Large structural components with local damage, corrosion or wear.

Robot Components

Worn grippers, arms and special fixtures for industrial robots.

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Describe your component, wear pattern, and technical requirements. Welding3D.de supports you in selecting suitable DED and LMD systems as well as matching machine manufacturers and system integrators.