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CLAMIR is a control system for metal 3D printing using L-DED (Laser Metal Deposition LMD, or laser cladding) which improves the process' performance and enhances the quality of the produced parts

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CLOSED-LOOP LASER POWER CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CLADDING AND LASER METAL DEPOSITION PROCESSES

CLAMIR is a process control system for L-DED Additive Manufacturing processes that measures and maintains the melt pool geometry through a closed-loop control of the laser power using a 1,000 image per second MWIR camera, avoiding overheating of the part under process and allowing a continuous and high-quality manufacturing process.

The use of CLAMIR reduces rates of defective parts, material use and energy than uncontrolled processes. It can also help to optimize the process and improve the productivity.

Components:

  1. Infrared camera with real-time processing electronics and waterblock
  2. Connection box, multi I/O cable (up to 10 m)
  3. Power supply (24 VDC)
  4. Software package for system configuration, datalogging and log files analysis
  5. Infrared emmiter for optical calibration

Process compatibility: Continuous LMD process (Laser Metal Deposition), Discrete cladding processes (Tracks)

Optical compatibility: Compatible with laser optics from most manufacturers.

Material compatibility: Steel powder, Stainless steel powder, Stellite powder, Inconel, Alluminum

Control signal: Analog signal control, 0 VDC – 10 VDC

In the video we can see a comparison of the same L-DED (LMD) process, building a triangular shape, without control of the laser power (left side) and with closed-loop laser power control performed by CLAMIR. CLAMIR allows a real-time closed-loop control of the laser power by monitoring the melt pool geometry and performing accurate variations of the laser power in order to avoid overheating the part as it's being built. For more information visit www.clamir.com

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