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About TECHNOGENIA LASERCARB OKLAHOMA INC Technogenia, the global leader in hardfacing technology, is the innovator of the LaserCarb® coatings process. Founded in 1979, Technogenia developed Spherotene®, a spherical cast tungsten carbide specifically engineered for high abrasion resistance. WHY LaserCarb® Numerous industries use tools that require high resistance to abrasion and erosion. The LaserCarb® is a hard surfacing process that adds an anti-abrasion material to the wear parts. The LaserCarb® process resolves numerous problems caused by welding. PRINCIPLE The process consists of using the energy of a Laser beam to melt the deposition powder (Ni-Cr or other material) on the part. A weld occurs between the deposit and the base metal. BENEFITS The hardness and toughness of Spherotene® (cast tungsten carbide spheres produced by Technogenia) united with the unique properties of a high energy laser produces a weld deposit. The cast spheres exhibit hardness of 3000 + 500 HV, they pack close together to produce a dense deposit. The spherical shape also increases toughness in the carbide grain and the overall deposit. Use of powders based on cast spherical Tungsten Carbide Spherotene® • High hardness: 3000 HV ‡ 500 • Spherotene® is not affected by LaserCarb® • Low heat affected zone (0.030") • Almost total absence of porosity • Large range of thickness deposit • Metallurgical bond Technogenia, the innovators of laser cladding process technology Lasercarb®, are strategically applying Technolase® powders with Spherotene®, a spherical cast tungsten carbide, to the OD and ID of critical components to extend wear life against abrasion, corrosion and erosion. Technogenia’s Torch Applied Welding products, Technosphere and Technodur rope and Technopowders, are the leading wear protection products available for abrasion, erosion, impact and corrosion. Applications include drill bits, wear pads, stabilizers, conveyor screws, mixing blades, construction equipment parts and any non-martensitic steels and weldable stainless steels.