What industries benefit most from localized stainless steel repairs using LENS LMD?

Aerospace and Aviation

Industries operating high-value stainless steel components under extreme thermal and mechanical loads benefit greatly from localized LENS/LMD repair. In aerospace and aviation, stainless parts such as housings, brackets, turbine support structures, and fluid-system components often face wear, erosion, and foreign-object damage. LMD restores these regions with minimal distortion and without the need for full-part replacement, reducing cost and downtime while preserving certified hardware geometry.

Oil & Gas

The oil and gas sector frequently operates stainless steel components in high-pressure and corrosive environments. Pump impellers, valve seats, nozzles, and downhole tools often experience localized erosion or pitting. LMD provides precise restoration with corrosion-resistant alloys, extending the service life of parts that are expensive or time-consuming to replace. The ability to rebuild sealing surfaces and high-pressure geometries makes LMD especially valuable for offshore and subsea equipment.

Power Generation

In power generation, stainless steel components are routinely exposed to heat, steam erosion, and fatigue stresses. LMD enables targeted repair of turbine casings, burner assemblies, steam-path components, and heat-exchanger elements. Because LMD produces a strong metallurgical bond with minimal heat distortion, repaired components can return to service rapidly, improving plant availability and reducing maintenance costs.

Chemical Processing and Pharmaceutical

The chemical processing and pharmaceutical and food industries rely heavily on corrosion-resistant stainless steel machinery. Pumps, mixers, containment vessels, and precision dosing components often face localized chemical wear or abrasion. LMD provides a contamination-free method to rebuild such components using matching stainless alloys, while maintaining required hygiene and corrosion performance standards.

Marine and Mining

In marine and mining environments, stainless steel components suffer from abrasion, cavitation, and seawater corrosion. LMD’s ability to rebuild surfaces such as propeller shafts, pump housings, and wear plates significantly reduces replacement frequency. The technology enables durable, corrosion-resistant reinforcement tailored to harsh operating conditions.