Laser-Powder Hybrid Systems

Phillips Corporation has announced a partnership with Laserline, an innovator in high-powered diode laser systems and based in Germany. This collaboration brings to market the Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Powder System, which was officially unveiled at IMTS 2024. This advanced system combines Laserline's advanced laser metal powder deposition equipment capabilities with the reliability of Haas CNC VMCs.

The Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Powder System offers enhanced capabilities for creating parts with complex geometries utilizing advanced 4- and 5-axis configurations. It is suited for applications such as cladding, feature addition, prototyping, production parts and welding repairs.

Key features and benefits of the Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Powder System

• Diode lasers: The system leverages diode lasers, which are suited for precise and energy-efficient material processing. With a broad range of laser power options, different wavelengths, beam spot sizes and powder nozzle types, the system can be tailored to specific applications. The diode lasers' homogeneous top-hat intensity distribution helps ensure uniform energy transfer, producing high-quality, high-resolution as-printed parts with minimal thermal distortion.
• Material versatility: The system's dual powder feeder allows for the blending of different materials, enabling functionally graded and custom alloying applications. This feature is particularly beneficial for research and development, facilitating the exploration of new material properties and applications. It also enables combining different materials in a component to reduce cost or increase wear life.
• High-performance deposition head: The narrow deposition head design provides increased access for depositing metal in part cavities and crevices, making it suited for die and mold repair applications. With laser power options up to 10 kW, the system supports high deposition rates and the processing of materials with high melting points, such as tungsten and carbides.
• Seamless integration: The Phillips Hybrid team integrates the Laserline diode laser optics and deposition head with either newly purchased or already existing Haas vertical milling machines, including TM, VF and UMC models. This seamless integration enables users to enhance their manufacturing capabilities with a wide range of options and without requiring an overhaul of their existing infrastructure.

The Phillips Additive Hybrid Laser-Powder System broadens Phillips' existing lineup of additive-subtractive solutions, complementing its laser-wire and wire arc hybrid systems.

For more information contact:

Phillips Corporation

7390 Coca Cola Drive

Hanover, MD 21076

800-878-4242

www.phillipscorp.com