Directed energy deposition combined with 5-axis milling, for building and repairing of high-value metal parts

Proven monoBLOCK design for the best machine performance

• Fiber-guided diode laser with 3,000 W power and 600 µm fiber diameter
• Powerful motor spindles up to a maximum of 20,000 rpm
• NC swivel rotary table with swivel range A-axis: + 120 ° / -120, C-axis 360 ° endless, for up to 2,000 kg component weight
• Large door opening of 1,900 mm and unique access to the work area with minimal space requirements
• Comprehensive cooling measures, powerful cooling unit and multi-sensor compensation as standard

High flexibility of manufacturing processes by combining welding and milling on one machine for additive manufacture and repair

• The laser deposition head is handled by a fully automatic shuttle without manual intervention
• 5 axis material deposition by coaxial nozzle for homogeneous powder distribution, independent of direction of laser deposition welding
• Full 5-axis milling capability based on the monoBLOCK machine

AM Assistant for the best process reliability and comprehensive traceability

• Integrated thermal imaging camera for observation of the whole working area, adapive process control and constant monitoring of the working distance
• Powder feed rate sensor as well as automatic powder calibration.
• AM Evaluator for visualisation of the relevant process data (e. g. meltpool size, powder mass flow) as a digital 3D-model as well as in the chronological sequence

Siemens NX: Complete Hybrid CAD / CAM – Module for additive and subtractive programming

• One software package for the complete process chain (design, additive process, substractive machining, finishing)
• Exclusive LASERTEC build-up strategies - fully integrated in the CAD / CAM software incl. 3D-simulation of machine movements for collision prevention
• Change between additive and machining programming strategies all within one programming environment.

Using Multi-Materials and Gradient Materials for Improved Part Performance

• Selectively adding materials with more than 60 Rockwell to avoid heat treatment processes
• Improving cooling performance by using bronze material in the mould core
• Better materials and improved reliability in the repair process for increased service life
• Improved performance of exisitng tool designs by adding wear resistant coating
• Material gradients between hard and soft, magnetic and non-magnetic, etc.