Thu, 19 September, 2024
Building on the success of our collaboration that first introduced EHLA (Extreme High-speed Laser Application) to our Industrial Members, TWI, Hornet Laser Cladding BV, and Laserline GmbH have teamed up once again to unveil the next generation of large-scale EHLA machine technology for coatings and repair applications.
We’re excited to announce that our state-of-the-art EHLA system is now fully operational and ready for deployment by the EHLA Technology Centre Team. This cutting-edge solution extends high-speed laser cladding capabilities to internal bores and offers:
- Coating for both external surfaces and internal bores
- 10-axis manipulation with a 6-axis robot, linear guide, and two spindles
- Capacity for parts up to 3 metres long and 1 tonne in weight
- Scalable architecture for multi-tonne parts, up to tens of metres long
- 11.5kW laser with adjustable spot size for enhanced process flexibility
- Integrated online process monitoring and advanced calibration equipment
- Modern, intuitive HMI for seamless industry adoption
This advanced system not only enhances TWI’s Joint Industry Programmes focused on process quality and maturity, but also features the NIT CLAMIR melt pool monitoring system to drive further industrial advancements.
This technology is already playing a key role in the EU COMPASS project, where it is being utilised for internal bore coatings in geothermal environments. The COMPASS project aims to advance and verify innovative drilling and completion technologies for high-temperature geothermal wells that yield 5-10 times more energy, promoting both cost-efficiency and environmental sustainability.
We’re incredibly proud of this collaborative achievement with Hornet and grateful to our partners Laserline, NIT, PF Tech, and HD for their invaluable contributions.
To learn more about our EHLA system and its applications, please email contactus@twi.co.uk.
The COMPASS project is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement nº. 101084623.