Wire-Powder Laser Metal Deposition
WP-LMD is a Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process that functions by precisely stacking weld beads on top of one another, in powder or wire form, when introduced into the laser generated melt pool.
Safe and Reliable
The bulk of the 3D printing process is built around wire, the safest, cleanest and easiest to work with metal feedstock.
Integration Ready
Turn an existing CNC or robotic platform into an hybrid manufacturing system with no inherent size constraints.
Multi-metal 3D Printing
Print dual wire for hard-facing or anti-corrosion applications, or wire and powder to create new alloys on the fly.
Process Stability
The metal 3D printing process is monitored in real time and compensated by process control.
Maintenance Ready
Long service life with excellent access to all components for preventive maintenance.
High Power
Laser power of 1.2kW and optional hot wire system for increased deposition rates.
Extremely Efficient
The wire deposition utilizes 100% of the material and the heat input is kept extremely low.
Open Materials Platform
Meltio recommends printing the bulk of the parts with metallic wire – the cleanest, safest and lowest cost metal feedstock in the market. If the desired build material is not available in wire form, powder can be used.
Stainless Steels
Fully supported: 316L (EN 1.4404), 308L (EN1.4316) and 304L (EN 1.4307)
Carbon Steels
Fully supported: SAE 4140 (EN 1.7225), and A-5.18:ER70S-6 (EN 1.5130)
Copper
Under Development: expected to be released by the end of 2021.
Aluminum Alloys
Under Development: expected to be released by the end of 2021.
Excellent Mechanical Properties
Meltio’s compact heat affected zone process achieves exceptional mechanics, decreased thermal stress and near isotropic properties, exceeding casting and forging material properties.
Consistent 99.998% densification
Meltio’s WP-LMD produces fully dense parts with superior microstructure. Exceeding the casting and forging properties, and in certain cases, matching up to wrought material properties.
