Collection: GW Laser Tech 3D Printing

GW Laser Tech 3D Printing also referred to as Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM), is an additive manufacturing process leveraging laser energy. This technology harnesses the high energy density of lasers to fabricate challenging-to-process metals like titanium alloys and high-temperature alloys, commonly used in aerospace applications. Unlike traditional manufacturing methods, LAM offers the advantage of unrestricted part structures, enabling the production of intricate, difficult-to-process, and thin-walled components.

Factors Affecting Forming Quality:

In contrast to conventional metal subtractive or equal material manufacturing techniques, metal additive manufacturing employs a layer-by-layer accumulation approach. This intricate forming process involves complex mass and heat transfer dynamics, resulting in products with differing accuracy, structures, and performance characteristics compared to traditional metal manufacturing methods. The quality of LAM-formed products is intimately linked to the additive manufacturing equipment, materials, and processes utilized.