Directed Energy Deposition 3D Printing at Large and Small Laser Sizes | Formnext 2023

Directed energy deposition is a method of metal 3D printing in which an energy source, typically a laser, melts metal to layer it onto the part. A rapid rate of metal deposition can build a large part quickly and a fine rate can offer control for precise features, but is it possible to have both? A solution from DED technology provider Insstek involves adjusting optics mid-build to shift between different laser spot sizes, and therefore different rates of melting. This video offers more on how the system works.
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