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LMD Repairability Index

A practical way to think about whether an industrial part may be suitable for Laser Metal Deposition repair.

Preliminary decision-support only. Final feasibility depends on base material, geometry, service conditions, inspection requirements, and expert review.

Scoring categories

Repairability is not one variable

Material compatibility
Damage geometry
Access to repair zone
Heat sensitivity and distortion risk
Post-machining allowance
Required properties
Inspection feasibility
Replacement cost
Downtime cost
Criticality and risk

Interactive

LMD Repairability Index calculator

Score each category from weak or unknown to strong. The output is a preliminary band, not a final feasibility decision.

Score bands

Interpretation bands

0-20Not enough information or likely unsuitable
21-40High uncertainty
41-60Possible but needs engineering review
61-80Likely candidate if material/inspection align
81-100Strong candidate, subject to expert validation

Missing information

Minimum RFQ checklist

material grade
damage depth
photos
drawing/CAD
operating conditions
tolerance
hardness/coating requirement
inspection requirement