Central Research Facility NITK

Metal 3D Printer

Make:L-Series, FORMALLOY, USA
Located at:CRF (New building)

Features:

  • Laser power : 1kW
  • Spot size: 0.6 mm
  • • 2 Powder feeders, 5-axis motion

    • Capabilities:

    • Laser Metal Deposition
    • Laser Cladding
    • Laser Surface Melting

    Applications of Metal 3-D Printer:

    • Repair of components
    • Deposition of Metallic components
    • Fabrication of Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s)
    • Processing of Metal-Matrix Composites
    • Laser Surface Melting, Laser Cladding

    Machining charges as per actuals (Machine time x cost per hour)

    Raw material and consumables charges will be as per the requirement, if any.


    Note: Charges will be based on the time of deposition and whether the deposition will be conducted in open or inert atmosphere.


    For further Query Contact:

    Dr. Srikanth Bontha (Faculty in-charge) , Email: srikanth.bontha@nitk.edu.in