Metal 3D printing in mining

Repair welding of heavy duty components

The mining industry faces extreme challenges when it comes to the maintenance and repair of hard-to-reach and highly stressed components. With OSCAR-PLT’s wire and powder LMD technology, we offer you precise and cost-effective solutions for additive manufacturing and repair. Our proven laser systems enable you to maximise the uptime of your machines and minimise costly downtime. Rely on OSCAR-PLT to reduce wear and tear on your equipment while increasing the profitability of your mining operations.

Dr.-Ing. Tobias Gustmann

Additive Repair in mining

Examples of use

Regeneration of the bearing seat surface of a drive shaft

Component: Drive shaft gear unit open-cast mining
Base material: 1.7225 (42CrMo4)
Material: UTP A 73 G3 / wire
Component weight: 50 kg
Processing time: 2 h

Deflection drum of an open-cast mining machine

Base material: structural steel
Material: G4Si1 / wire
Component weight: 9200 kg
Price for new acquisition: approx. 100,000 €

further products

ProFocus

The proven metal 3D printing system that started it all. A versatile technology that enables unmanned, direction-independent welding - with both wire and powder LMD (Laser Metal Deposition).

ProFocus Compact

This compact version of our pioneering laser head weighs just 6 kilograms and still brings all the advantages of the ProFocus technology, enabling new applications and geometries.

ProFocus LaserCell Compact

The compact version of our laser cell for production environments with small to medium-sized components. It combines the quality and efficiency of the ProFocus laser cell with a particularly compact footprint and easy transportability.

Latest news

OSCAR PLT GmbH takes over high-performance TIG welding

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions about our company, our products or our services? Then you've come to the right place.

Depending on the component properties, we can apply targeted coating in the interior area up to a distance of 100 mm based on different available focus lengths.

ProFocus laser heads, as well as the entire system technology, are built for industrial use – they are insensitive to dust, moisture, vibrations and temperature fluctuations. Even in applications under the harshest conditions, such as in mining operations, our systems have already proven themselves over several years. 

OSCAR-PLT can select the right nozzles for you. The size and geometry of the nozzles can vary greatly depending on the process. Our service includes process analysis, welding tests, nozzle design, structural integration and on-site commissioning. The selection of the right nozzles depends on several factors, including the material to be welded, the welding process used and the system environment.

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