FiberWELD DHc compact laser wire DED head from Laser Mechanisms processes macroscale components

Laser Mechanisms’ new FiberWELD DHc is a compact, high-power, laser wire direct energy deposition head for processing macroscale industrial and aerospace components and tooling.

Engineered for high-duty-cycle production applications, it features both direct-cooled reflective optics and transmissive optics, back reflection protection, and wire feed. The head’s optical design permits filler wire to be fed directly into the beam path—right into the center of the melt pool. This allows the deposition process to have total directional independence. In addition, the head’s easily accessible, protective cover glass extends the life of internal optics.

Primary applications include additive manufacturing, cladding, and HLAW.