Optional Features
- Optional Closed-Loop Control System
- Closed loop control
- Laser upgrade to 1 kW
Standard Features
- Hermetically Sealed Class 1 Laser Enclosure
- 300 x 300 x 300mm Process Work Envelope
- 3 Axis CNC Control System
- Thermal Imager with Analysis Software
- Integrated Gas Purification System
- Integrated Dual Powder Feeders
- 500 W IPG Fiber Laser
Applications
Specially configured system for the material researcher to rapidly produce novel materials with exceptional quality. Two powder feeders enable gradient materials to be made – every layer can have a different chemistry. Example applications include:
- Rapid Alloy Development
- Fundamental Materials Research
- Rapid Solidification Research
- Composites Research
- Ceramics Research
- Rapid Manufacturing
- Hybrid Manufacturing
- Advanced Product Development
Capabilities
- Create graded material samples – speed screening
- Create mixtures – rapid alloy discovery
- Rapid solidification rates (>1000C) – Novel microstructures
- Complete Atmosphere Control – full protection for highest quality
- Calculate cooling rates – correlate to microstructure and properties
- Fluidization to assist feeding irregular powders
- Rapid set-up – make a new alloy in ten minutes!