The process is under full adaptive control as the workpiece is being produced, thus ensuring it can alternate back and forth between additive and subtractive cutting cycles. Furthermore, as the powder nozzles can be loaded into the tool magazine, changes are performed automatically.
The machine also claims an added advantage against other hybrid systems in that both cutting tools and AM system locate in the machine spindle, maintaining integrity around a common centreline, with this having the benefit of ensuring volumetric accuracy at sub-15 micron.
Working envelope is 550 to 750 mm in X, 600 to 800 mm in Y and 400 to 750 mm in Z.
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