DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE BY LASER WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL WIRE DEPOSITION

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The main objective of the D3SFILA project is the development of a robust and modular multidirectional wire deposition system for Additive Manufacturing (AM) by Laser, which allows complex parts to be manufactured, guaranteeing the robustness of the process, regardless of the material and deposition strategy, as well as the metallurgical quality of the manufactured component. In this context, within the framework of the project, the following technological challenges will be addressed:
- The development of an integrated wire deposition system, which aims to ensure the viability of the laser manufacturing process with wire supply through a robust, compact and low cost system. The contribution system developed in the D3SFILA project will allow the manufacture of parts through multidirectional movements, with the same flowrate as the current coaxial heads, but at significantly lower cost given the incremental development over existing equipment. In addition, a gaseous diffusion system will be developed that will allow to maintain the flow of gas regardless of the direction of processing, in addition to controlling the cooling of the solidified zone to maintain its properties and avoid oxidation.
- The development of optimal wire deposition manufacturing strategies implemented in the offline programming of WLAM processes. For this purpose a low cost CAM solution such as SprutCAM will be worked upon in the project.
- The validation of the two previous developments through the manufacture of three demonstrators defined by two consortium companies.
With the aim of promoting innovative activity within companies, strengthening its international leadership capacity and improving its competitive position, the consortium will count on the support of the AIMEN technology center, with extensive experience in the development of new advanced manufacturing processes, and particularly in those related to Additive Manufacturing.

• Sectors: Aeronautical, Automotive, Energy, Metal mechanical
• R&D&i: Additive manufacturing, high power and high throughput laser processing, Laser assisted processing
• Leader: VIGOSYSTEMS
• Partners: Hydracorte, Fundiciones Rey, INTAF PROMECAN, ROBOTING AUTOMATION AND PROGRAMMING, S.L.
• Acronym: D3SFILA
• Ambit: Regional