Robotic Laser Metal Cladding for Tillage Parts: Extending Cutting-Edge Life Up to HRC52

In tillage, wear is inevitable. Working elements constantly contact soil, sand, small stones, and crop residues, facing abrasion and impacts. The result is predictable: cutting edges lose sharpness, geometry degrades, draft force increases, fuel consumption rises, and field performance becomes less consistent.

A practical, controlled way to reinforce such components is laser metal cladding. The benefit becomes even stronger when cladding is performed on an automated system with a robotic manipulator (robotic arm) — ensuring repeatable toolpaths, consistent layer formation, and reduced operator variability.

Laser cladding makes it possible to strengthen the part locally — exactly where it works against soil: on high-wear surfaces and, above all, on cutting edges. The video shows multiple tillage spare parts with cladding applied specifically to their working edges. In the critical zone, hardness reaches up to HRC52, significantly improving abrasion resistance and helping the edge retain its geometry for longer.

Watch the real process here: https://youtube.com/shorts/rM6j4kBVUMw

A robotic manipulator helps move the process into a repeatable, engineering-grade mode: accurate tracking of complex geometry, stable deposition along the edge profile, and consistent results for batches of parts. For farm operations, this typically translates into longer service life, less downtime for replacements, more stable tillage quality, and more predictable seasonal maintenance costs.

BAS-Agro provides laser metal cladding for components and spare parts used in tillage machinery, with a focus on reinforcing cutting edges and high-wear zones. Contact us for consultation and project evaluation.

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