Caterpillar Inc.
Cladding structure and method

Abstract:

A cladding structure and method for cladding machine components to inhibit crack propagation includes at least one set of primary bands, with each primary band being deposited adjacent to and abutting at least one other primary band, forming at least one inter-pass clad boundary, and at least one set of secondary bands deposited in a spaced configuration and oriented so as to intersect at least one inter-pass clad boundary.