Meltio technology
Laser Metal Deposition
LMD is a Directed Energy Deposition (DED) process that works by precisely stacking weld beads on top of each other, in powder or wire form, as they are introduced into the laser-generated melt pool.
Multi-laser deposition head
Meltio's technology is enclosed in a compact deposition head, housing multiple lasers and capable of working with wire and powder simultaneously.
Safe and reliable
Most of the 3D printing process is built around wire, the safest, cleanest and easiest metal raw material to work with.
Most of the 3D printing process is built around wire, the safest, cleanest and easiest metal raw material to work with.
Ready integration
Transform an existing CNC or robotic platform into a hybrid manufacturing system without inherent size constraints.
Transform an existing CNC or robotic platform into a hybrid manufacturing system without inherent size constraints.
Multi-material
Print double wire for cladding or anti-corrosion applications, or wire and powder to create new alloys on the fly.
Print double wire for cladding or anti-corrosion applications, or wire and powder to create new alloys on the fly.
Process stability
The metal 3D printing process is monitored in real-time and compensated by process control.
Ready maintenance
Long lifespan with excellent access to all components for preventive maintenance.
The metal 3D printing process is monitored in real-time and compensated by process control.
Ready maintenance
Long lifespan with excellent access to all components for preventive maintenance.
High power
1.2 kW laser power and optional hot wire system for higher deposition rates.
Extremely efficient
Wire deposition uses 100% of the material and heat input is kept extremely low.
1.2 kW laser power and optional hot wire system for higher deposition rates.
Extremely efficient
Wire deposition uses 100% of the material and heat input is kept extremely low.
Open materials platform
Meltio recommends printing most parts with metal wire, the cleanest, safest, and most affordable metal raw material on the market. If the desired build material is not available in wire form, powder can be used.
Stainless steels
Excellent strength and corrosion resistance.
Meltio 316L Stainless Steel Material Datasheet
Excellent strength and corrosion resistance.
Meltio 316L Stainless Steel Material Datasheet
Mild steels
Economical and ductile, with unparalleled machinability and weldability.
Economical and ductile, with unparalleled machinability and weldability.
Nickel
High versatility, outstanding heat and corrosion resistance.
High versatility, outstanding heat and corrosion resistance.
Copper and Aluminum
Under development
Excellent mechanical properties
Meltio's compact thermal zone process achieves exceptional mechanics, reduced thermal stress, and nearly isotropic properties, exceeding the properties of casting and forging materials.
Consistent 99.998% densification.
Meltio's WP-LMD produces fully dense parts with superior microstructure. Exceeding casting and forging properties and, in some cases, matching the properties of wrought material.
Part density
From 0.6 to 1.2 mm layer height
Meltio's process allows for an exceptional balance between print speed and surface roughness. Under certain conditions, Meltio's surface roughness using wire can exceed those produced with powder-based processes.
From 0.6 to 1.2 mm layer height
Meltio's process allows for an exceptional balance between print speed and surface roughness. Under certain conditions, Meltio's surface roughness using wire can exceed those produced with powder-based processes.
Post-production
For many high-resolution printed applications, little or no post-treatment is required. Near net shapes can be post-processed using heat, sandblasting, polishing, brushing, or machining.
For many high-resolution printed applications, little or no post-treatment is required. Near net shapes can be post-processed using heat, sandblasting, polishing, brushing, or machining.