DED Technology
DED Technology
The DED process moves a deposition head in 3D space, supplying metal inpowder or wire form and using a high-energy heat source such as an arc or
laser to rapidly melt and solidify the material for creating 3D shapes.
Laser-Powder
Laser Powder : 0.6kW
Build Rate : 0.2kg/h
Laser-Wire
Laser Powder : 1.4kW
Build Rate : 0.8kg/h
Arc-Wire
Arc : 350A
Build Rate : 3kg/h
* The stated information may vary depending on the equipment, materials, and operating conditions.
Comparison
The DED process is categorized into detailed technologies based on the metal deposition method, each possessing distinct strengths. Optimal solutions can be selected according to the customer’s industry and application.
- Laser-Powder
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- Material: Metal powder
- Heat source: Laser
- Surface quality/precision: Good
- Manufacturing speed: Slow
- Manufacturing cost: High
- Applications: Research on dissimilar materials, coating, cladding, and other metal materials
- Laser-Wire
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- Material: Metal wire
- Heat source: Laser
- Surface quality/precision: Good
- Manufacturing speed: Moderate
- Manufacturing cost: Moderate
- Applications: Aerospace, energy, defense, etc.
- Arc-Wire
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- Material: Metal wire
- Heat source: Arc
- Surface quality/precision: Rough
- Manufacturing speed: Fast
- Manufacturing cost: Low
- Applications: Marine, heavy industry, construction, etc.
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