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DED-LB/M (Wire-fed)
Laser-based Directed Energy Deposition (Wire-fed)
DED process in which metal wire feedstock is melted by a laser beam. (Systems such as Meltio fall exactly into this category.)
Operating Principle & Process Flow
Operating Principle: A laser creates a melt pool into which metal wire is continuously fed and melted.
Process Flow: Laser ignition → Wire feed start → Robot/CNC traverses contour → Layer-by-layer build-up.
Technical Specifications
- Energy Source: Laser.
- Feedstock / Material Feed: Metal wire.
- Typical Part Size: Medium to very large.
- Build Rate: High (higher than powder DED, ~1–3 kg/h).
- Accuracy: Medium (~±0.5 mm).
- Surface Quality: Moderate (visible weld beads).
Applications & Materials
Typical Materials: Titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminium.
Typical Applications: Large structural parts, near-net-shape manufacturing, integration into existing CNC machining centres (hybrid).
Industries: Aerospace, space, automotive, general mechanical engineering.
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