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.

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ProFocus LaserCell

Revolutionise your metal 3D printing with our complete solution, the ProFocus LaserCell. Turnkey and customised to improve your production and expand your company's economic opportunities.

Latest news

Stop replacing cast iron parts and start 3D repairs with coaxial laser processing

From 26 to 28 August 2025, OSCAR-PLT will take part in the Nordic Laser Material Processing Conference (NOLAMP) for the first time. With a practice-oriented presentation on the additive repair of cast iron components, we aim to inspire Scandinavia to rethink 3D repair – and to spread the message that repair welding is a true game changer for industrial maintenance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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. 

The dimensions of our cameras are very small. However, if it is still too small for the process display, we can offer you solutions to make the best possible use of the installation space.

Yes, trailing gas nozzles can also be used for forming, e.g. in pipes or along joints. Sufficient space must be available so that the nozzle can be carried along. Particularly with large components, where a large volume needs to be formed, trailing gas nozzles offer the advantage of protecting the hot area locally around the seam more quickly and with less gas, instead of having to purge the entire area for a long time.

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