Laser deposition welding and milling in a single machine
Friday, November 28, 2008 - 13:49
in Physics & Chemistry
Improving the productivity of machining processes is one of the basic requirements in every machine-tool engineering specification. The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS in Dresden has integrated a laser module into the tool station of a milling spindle. The five-axis, computer-controlled milling centre can now perform two jobs: Three-dimensional deposition welding using a 1.5-kilowatt diode laser and component finishing using 5-axis milling. The IWS's manufacturing experts will be exhibiting their two-in-one machining solution on the joint Fraunhofer stand at the EUROMOLD trade show in Frankfurt from 3 to 6 December 2008 (Hall 8, Stand L113)...