Laser cladding forming(CLF) has been used to build up solid samples from the Ni-based powders. The appearances of these samples are smooth and no apparent shapedistortion.
An alternative and arguably more rigorous approach would be to repeat the exercise using an "equal area" projection that shows the countries' areas correctly while minimising shapedistortion.
Due to the advantage of high energy density, low heat affected zone, low shapedistortion of components, high welding speed, the research of the laser welding is the focus of the laser process.