NAME Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) cell for laser cladding AKTINOS 500
5 axis LMD cell with 600x400x400mm workspace and two rotary axis A± 110°/C360°. - 1kW fiber laser with 2 beam guiding fibers of 100 and 600 microns - Fagor 8070C CNC with Ethernet connection for remote program loading and process monitoring. - LMD process monitoring system integrated: Temperature close loop control with pyrometer, laser track height online measurement, meltpool monitoring with high-speed camera. - Specific API integrated in NX for complex trajectory programming in 5 axis.
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
AM process validation
AM/3D Printing Process
Design for AM and Digital pre-processing
Materials for 3D/AM
Post process
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
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Aktinos 500 LMD system
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Adaptation of laser additive systems in situ
LMD process comparison with other AM processes: Mechanical properties characterization, metallurgical structure, process capabilities, requirements, etc.
Adaptation of laser additive systems in situ
Laser cladding nozzle design, advice on laser additive set-up configuration, design and equipment specifications
Advanced Training in LMD
Customized training in LMD technology, applications, equipment, programming, strategies, powder handling and recycling.
LMD Additive Manufacturing (AM):
Complex part manufacturing by LMD in different materials
Part coating by laser cladding
Improvement of tribological properties on complex parts by laser cladding (friction, wearing, thermal…) of ceramic materials
Part repair by LMD
Improvement of tribological properties on complex parts by laser cladding (friction, wearing, thermal…) of ceramic materials
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
Contact person:
Aitzol Lamikiz Mentxaka
aitzol.lamikiz@ehu.eus