Presentation of the equipment's characteristics

The Greenstone G-PickClad® Automatic Pick Cutter Laser Cladding System is an intelligent automated laser cladding solution specifically developed for the remanufacturing, wear protection, and surface strengthening of mining picks, roadheader cutters, trenching tools, and other high-wear industrial cutting components. The system integrates precision linear modules, dual-axis positioners, and automatic loading and unloading systems to achieve efficient, continuous, and highly consistent automated production.

Designed for direct metal additive manufacturing and precision repair applications, the equipment supports high-efficiency processing of multiple metal powder materials for wear-resistant coating and surface enhancement. With intelligent centralized control architecture, servo-driven motion systems, precision laser cladding heads, and advanced powder feeding technology, the system delivers stable operation, accurate coating geometry, rapid forming capability, and flexible process adjustment. The G-PickClad® system is ideal for mining, tunneling, coal machinery, construction equipment, and heavy industrial applications requiring high-volume automated remanufacturing and surface strengthening solutions.

Equipment Features

The Greenstone automatic pick cutter laser cladding system integrates precision linear modules, dual-axis positioners, and automatic loading and unloading systems to achieve high-efficiency direct metal forming and automated repair processing. The equipment utilizes advanced laser metal additive manufacturing technology to process multiple non-reactive metal powder materials while supporting multi-material surface strengthening and wear-resistant coating applications.

The system adopts a highly integrated control architecture combining precision servo motors, intelligent motion control, laser processing modules, and powder feeding systems to ensure safe operation, accurate geometry control, and rapid production capability. Its open software architecture allows flexible process parameter optimization to meet different industrial production requirements.

Core Advantages
  1. High system integration and flexible configuration support different laser power options, processing modules, and industrial automation requirements;
  2. Servo-driven linear motion modules provide high positioning accuracy, stable dynamic performance, compact structure, and simplified maintenance;
  3. Optimized linear module structure maintains stable laser head positioning and improves coating consistency during continuous operation;
  4. Fully enclosed sheet metal structure and integrated dust removal system improve environmental protection and workshop cleanliness;
  5. Automatic loading and unloading systems significantly improve processing efficiency while reducing manual labor intensity;
  6. Centralized intelligent control system enables synchronized management of laser processing, motion control, and powder feeding operations;
  7. PLC-based control architecture provides stable performance, high reliability, and excellent industrial cost efficiency;
  8. Suitable for automated laser cladding repair, wear-resistant coating, dimensional restoration, and additive remanufacturing of mining and industrial cutting tools;
  9. Supports lean manufacturing and mass production requirements with stable quality consistency and high operational efficiency;
  10. Ideal for mining picks, tunneling cutters, trenching tools, coal cutting tools, road milling components, and other high-wear industrial parts.
Equipment NameAutomated Laser Cladding Equipment for Picks
Laser Power3 – 6kW
Cooling MethodWater – cooling
LaserContinuous Fiber Laser
Repeat Powder Feeding Accuracy≤±1%
Stable Power<±2% (2h)
Two – axis Stroke (XZ)600X200mm
Optical Path Coaxial AdjustmentPrecise adjustment in X – Y directions
Repeat Positioning Accuracy±0.05mm
Focus Adjustment Range±3mm
Laser HeadStraight – version Laser Head
Powder Spot Size1.0 – 1.5mm
Powder FeederDouble – barrel Turntable Pressure Powder Feeder
NozzleWater – cooled Reinforced Coaxial Annular Nozzle
Repeat Powder Feeding Accuracy≤±1%
Powder Feeding Flow Rate1 – 45g/min
AppearanceFully Enclosed by Sheet Metal
Configuration SoftwareOnline Monitoring Software

Application Case

The original hardness of the area to be repaired of the pick of the coal mining machine drill bit is about HRC50. After cladding treatment, the effect is shown in the figure below. The hardness of the cladding layer has reached HRC55 after testing.

Comparison before and after laser cladding
Other cutting teeth laser cladding repair
Other cutting teeth laser cladding repair

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