AFSD metal printers

The MELD technology is a groundbreaking solid-state process for metal with a wide range of applications, including additive manufacturing, coating, repairing, joining, adding features, and creating metal matrix composites (MMCs) and custom metals. MELD is a no-melt, open-atmosphere process that promises to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. This method can achieve fully dense parts with isotropic strength properties in a variety of materials and applications

WHY USE MELD TECHNOLOGY?

BIGGER

No Chambers. No powder beds. One of the greatest things about a no-melt additive process for metals is that it is capable of making large parts. Two things make this possible: open-atmosphere operation and scalable equipment.

Better

Since there is no melting in MELD, we’re able to create better, stronger parts. MELD created products are printed fully dense, meaning there are no voids in the deposited material. MELD also offers a 20% saving in material cost over a forging.

Faster

High material throughput is one of the greatest advantages of MELD. Our machines can deposit a wide array of metals at rates that are unmatched by any other metal additive process thanks to their large size. This results in a 30% reduction in machine time and a 15% savings in programming time.

The MELD process has been demonstrated using the following alloys:
– Aluminum
– Titanium
– Copper
– Some metal matrix composites
– Magnesium
– Nickel
– Steel

3d Metal machine systems: