Welding Positioners & Manipulators

Weld overlay is a cladding process, used to aid protection of metal components in harsh environments and extreme wear. A welding process is used to fuse the wear-resistant metal to that of a different, base metal, to improve the properties of it.

In summary, the main difference between weld overlay and cladding lies in their application techniques, purposes, and the materials used. Weld overlay is typically used to improve surface properties such as hardness and wear resistance, while cladding is primarily used to provide corrosion resistance or enhance mechanical properties. Both processes offer effective solutions for protecting and enhancing the performance of industrial components in various applications.

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Although cladding metal components increases their longevity and lifespan, it is difficult to say by how much. As there are various factors involved including material, number of layers, environment and stresses. However it is a key process for providing protection to expensive components in industries like petrochemical, aerospace, and oil and gas.