Jari Hovikorpi
Tampere University, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology
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About
Jari Hovikorpi is a Finnish engineer whose research has advanced the industrial application of high-power diode lasers (HPDLs), particularly in materials processing and surface engineering. His work centers on laser cladding and welding, exploring how HPDLs—a then-emerging industrial tool—could compete with established CO₂ and Nd:YAG lasers. Hovikorpi’s most cited study (2003, 9 citations) investigates the one-step laser cladding of Inconel 625, a corrosion-resistant nickel superalloy, onto steel substrates using a 6 kW HPDL mounted to a six-axis robot. This work demonstrated the feasibility of producing robust, corrosion-resistant coatings in a single pass, a significant efficiency gain for industrial applications. In a companion paper (2003, 2 citations), he surveyed early industrial case studies in Finland, identifying thin-sheet welding and surface hardening as the most promising HPDL applications. While his citation counts are modest, Hovikorpi’s contributions are notable for their practical, industry-focused approach—helping to bridge the gap between laser technology development and real-world manufacturing. His research remains a reference point for engineers exploring HPDL-based surface treatments and additive manufacturing.
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