The present invention is directed toward a process for laser alloying of a workpiece and an apparatus for carrying out said process. The method embodiment of the present invention is directed toward a process for forming an alloy in the surface of a metal substrate comprising the steps of applying an...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5985056?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5985056 - Method for laser induced improvement of surfaces
