Additive Manufacturing Lab FHNW – Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
In our automated DED processing cell with innovative flexible beam shaping, we support you with process developments and feasibility studies under production-like conditions.
Our new DED processing station is ideal for process development and feasibility studies under production-like conditions. With the integrated high-performance scanner, we achieve unique application flexibility: laser intensity distributions can be specifically adapted to new DED applications or laser surface hardening. The flexible beam shaping makes laser processing more productive and enables more economical DED repairs and efficient surface wear protection.
As a development partner, you benefit from integrated process diagnostics and the powerful FlexiBeam process control. This system offers a unique process control option: 2D temperature profiles can be defined for a laser application and maintained during laser processing.
For more information or to discuss a collaboration, please contact Matthias Hoebel.
- Accessible workspace with fume extraction system and safety enclosure.
- Max. working area 1000mm * 1000mm * 1000mm.
- The workcell is powered by a 2kW fiber laser and equipped with a 6-axis ABB robot, an additional rotation/tilting stage and a twin hopper powder delivery system. Customized processing head with high-dynamic scanner and integrated high-speed process monitoring. Auxiliary equipment includes laser power meters and a Cinogy beam profiler for in-situ beam profile measurements at high laser power.
