LENS CS 558 System

The LENS CS 558 is an Optomec brand laser cladder with integrated machine vision and AutoCLAD™ software. The machine is designed for high volume repair of high value metal components using Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufacturing technology.

Optomec CS 558 embedded with Siemens SINUMERIK ONE

Complete, Fully-Integrated Turnkey Solution

  • For automated repair of blades, vanes, Z-notches, blisks and other high value components.
  • Superior metallurgy and shortened finishing time compared to TIG welding.
  • Three to five axes of precision motion control.
  • Integrated GigE machine vision with LED lighting for Adaptive Process Control.
  • Fiber laser with standard coaxial deposition nozzle and integrated chiller for prolonged operation and increased process stability.
  • Self-contained twin-canister powder feeder.

Adaptive Process Control with AutoCLAD™ Software

  • Integrated vision system captures part images to create new repair process programs or automatically adapt a repair process for part-to-part variations.
  • The AutoCLAD vision system also can perform visual inspections to verify repair quality.