Laser Cladding Experts
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The first company in the Southern Hemisphere to commission laser cladding technology. Over 25 years of precision surface engineering – rebuilding, protecting, and extending the life of your most critical components.
What is Laser Cladding?
A precision metallurgical bonding process — not a coating. We rebuild and armour-coat critical components at a level of quality that conventional welding, chrome plating, or thermal spray simply cannot match.
- True metallurgical bond — the deposited material fuses into the parent — not a surface coating that can delaminate.
- Minimal heat-affected zone — far less thermal distortion than conventional welding, often eliminating post-processing steps.
- Near-pore-free deposits — dense, non-porous structure delivers superior wear and corrosion protection.
- Precise and controlled — targets only the required area, preserving original dimensions and minimising material waste.
- Adjustable thickness — single or multiple passes allow thin or layered coatings to exact specification.
- Faster turnaround — often quicker than chrome plating or sourcing a new OEM part from overseas.
- Environmentally responsible — no hexavalent chromium, no hazardous chemicals. Cleaner than chroming and HVOF.
A high-powered laser beam is focused onto the component surface, creating a small controlled molten pool.
Carefully selected metallic powder — matched to your exact service environment — is fed into the molten pool.
The powder fuses with the parent material, forming a fully metallurgical bond as it rapidly solidifies.
Minimal machining required. Component is returned to as-new — or better-than-new — condition, fast.
Applications & Industries
Any component subject to wear, impact, corrosion, or fatigue is a candidate. If you’re not sure — call us. We’d rather assess the job than miss tha opportunity.
Hydraulic Cylinder Rods
Reclaim cylinder rods when chrome plating cannot be reapplied or significant damage has occurred. Restores to as-new or better condition – a direct, superior replacement for hard chrome.
Bearing Journals, Spindles & Hubs
Restore wheel spindles, hubs, and electric rotors to precise dimensional tolerances with dramatically extended service life.
Pins, Shafts, Struts & Yokes
Precision reconditioning and wear-surface enhancement to extend lifespan of high-wear drivetrain and structural components.
Gear Pinions & Support Sleeves
A cost-effective reclamation alternative to expensive OEM replacement- faster delivery, superior material performance, tailored to your operating conditions.
Complex & Irregular Geometry
5-axis robotic cladding handles flat gearbox faces, bolt-hole patterns, spiral blade hardfacing on oil & gas stabilisers, and more. if it’s complex – we can do it.
New Component Pre-Protection
Apply engineered surface layers to new components before first use – dramatically extending service life before the first wear cycle even begins.
Three Machines. Full Spectrum.
Our laser machine portfolio covers the widest possible range of component geometries and sizes — from precision internal bores to 6-metre external shafts and layflat surfaces.
Robotic Fibre Laser
Our latest addition — a cutting-edge 12-axis robotic fibre laser system from Stimatic. Handles complex geometries and intricate cladding requirements with exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and fast turnaround. Internal cladding capable.
AXES:
12-axis robotic
BEAM:
Fibre laser
INTERNAL CLADDING:
✓ Yes
Direct Diode 10kW
Horizontal and vertical flat surface capability. Handles the broadest diameter and length range — providing flexibility across diverse applications including layflat work.
DIAMETER:
Up to 800mm
LENGTH:
Up to 6,000mm
FLAT SURFACE:
✓ Yes
Fibre 6kW
Round beam precision laser for focused energy delivery on cylindrical components. Ideal for precise cladding operations requiring concentrated power and control.
DIAMETER:
Up to 800mm
LENGTH:
Up to 6,000mm
BEAM TYPE:
Round beam
| CLADDING TYPE | MINIMUM | MAXIMUM |
|---|---|---|
| Internal laser cladding | 1,000mm length | 1,200mm length |
| External laser cladding (round) | 3,000 x 800mm L×D | 6,000 x 1,500mm L×D |
| Vertical laser cladding | – | 1,000 x 1,500mm H×D |
| Layflat / external flat | 150mm square | 6,000 x 2,000mm L×W |
Laser Cladding vs Alternatives
Across every measure that matters — bond strength, wear resistance, environmental impact, and repair capability — laser cladding leads.
| FEATURE | LASER CLADDING | WELDING | HARD CHROMING | HVOF SPRAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary benefit | Superior wear & corrosion resistance + reclamation | Joining & fabrication | Wear resistance, low friction | High wear resistance, hardness |
| Bond strength | ✓ Strong metallurgical | ✓ Strong metallurgical | Mechanical only | Primarily mechanical |
| Wear & corrosion | ✓ Excellent | Good | Good to Excellent | Good (porosity risk) |
| Environmental | ✓ Most environmentally friendly | Fumes & spatter | ✕ Hexavalent chromium | Fumes & particulates |
| Repair capability | ✓ Excellent for reclamation | Structural repairs | Limited | Adhesion a concern |
CLADDING MATERIALS
Why Swanson Industries
25+ Years — Southern Hemisphere Pioneers
We commissioned the first laser cladding system in the Southern Hemisphere. Our depth of knowledge in materials science, process parameters, and real-world applications is unmatched.
Latest Generation 12-Axis Robotic System
Complex geometries, irregular shapes, internal bores, flat surfaces — our new robotic laser handles work that was previously impossible or impractical anywhere else in the country.
Application-Matched Material Selection
We don’t apply a generic coating. We understand your service environment and select the cladding material — from Stellite to Tungsten Carbide — to outperform the original OEM specification.
Faster Than Ordering New
Local high-speed processing beats waiting months for OEM parts from overseas. We get your components back — better than before — faster than any offshore supply chain can.
ESG-Aligned — Reclaim, Don’t Replace
Extend component life rather than discard and replace. Laser cladding supports circular economy goals, reduces embodied carbon, and eliminates hazardous chrome plating processes.
TALK TO OUR LASER TEAM
Whether you have a worn component, a refurbishment challenge, or simply want to understand what laser cladding can do for your operation — reach out. We assess every enquiry and regularly take on non-standard and complex applications.
Lambton
4-26 Verulam Road, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
Mackay
42-44 Southgate Drive, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia