higher build rate than powder bed based processes
Laser Metal Additive Manufacturing / Laser Wire AM
This new type of welding process is known as laser wire deposition welding. This process offers our customers a significant cost and time advantage over conventional welding processes. The DED process is based on the overlay and fusion of individual metal wire layers. This means that components can be created from nothing. Large-format metal components can be produced quickly, which can then be finished using CNC milling. The components can usually be produced in a very short time – this makes DED a very interesting option, especially for small series and prototype construction. Compared to the conventional process of milling a component out of a solid block, tool wear, processing time and material loss are much lower with the DED process. In this process, it is particularly important to ensure that the welding is continuous, even and spatter-free. Every error continues in the next layer. It is also important to keep the welding process as low-energy as possible so that the layers that have already been welded do not melt again.
Advantages of the DED method:
3D metal printing / Rapid Prototyping / Rapid Tooling
When you think of 3D metal printing, do you think of small components and long waiting times? Not with us! We can recommend another process to you: in contrast to the usual 3D metal printing using the SLM process, we rely on a proven and mature arc welding process. This enables us to produce contour-near blanks from CAD data, which can then be finished by our mechanical production. We can produce prototypes, one-offs and small series quickly and inexpensively. In addition to 3D metal printing, we also offer welding services. Above all, the welding of rotationally symmetrical parts is child’s play with our rotary positioners. Do you have sample parts or a special requirement? Feel free to contact us!
We accompany our customers from the consultation to the finished component. Our specialized employees are at your service. Contact us! We are very curious about your requirements.
