The BC04K laser cladding head (formerly referenced as BC104) is a high-performance industrial optical system engineered explicitly for precision additive manufacturing, surface alloy refurbishment, and localized protective material deposition. Designed to manage standard industrial thermal loads, this versatile head accommodates fiber laser sources up to 4 kW, ensuring the absolute structural integrity of the beam profile during continuous cladding operations. Featuring an optimized internal optical path and a highly adaptable nozzle configuration layout, the BC04K delivers uniform powder-laser interaction and exceptional closed-loop precision, making it the premier choice for restoring wear-prone components in tool-and-die shop, automotive manufacturing, and precision engineering sectors.
Key Specifications:
| Product | Automated Fiber Laser Cladding Head |
| Models / Series | BeamClad Series (BC04K) |
| Power Rating | ≤ 4 kW |
| Fiber Interface Compatibility | QBH, QD, and other standard connectors |
| Clear Aperture | 28 mm |
| Material Feed Compatibility | Optimized for multi-channel coaxial powder nozzles or lateral wire feeding |
| Cooling Method | Advanced multi-channel dual-circuit water cooling (For optics and cladding nozzle) |
| Application | Industrial laser cladding, 3D metallic additive manufacturing (DED), and localized surface hardening |
Key Features & Industrial Benefits:
- High-Efficiency Thermal Management: Engineered with a robust internal water-cooling architecture that surrounds critical optical zones, completely eliminating thermal focus drift and protecting delicate lens substrates under continuous 4kW loads.
- Omnidirectional Material Deposition: Works seamlessly with original RayTools coaxial powder feeder nozzles, providing perfect 360-degree geometric coverage for uniform, spatter-free layer stacking regardless of the machine's movement direction.
- Hermetically Sealed Optical Chamber: Implements a highly robust dustproof internal sealing layout with multiple drawer-type protective cover glasses, forming an airtight cavity that completely isolates the core focusing optics from aggressive metallic powder dust and rising heat vapors.
- Flexible Process Adaptability: Features a modular optical configuration that can easily be adjusted for customized spot geometry—enabling rapid transitions between high-precision narrow track restoration and wide-surface protective overlay cladding.
- Agile Automation & Robotic Integration: Features a robust, lightweight yet exceptionally rigid chassis layout, minimizing structural mass to maximize the path-tracking acceleration and orientation accuracy of multi-axis CNC gantries and industrial robotic arms.
