About ALFa

Automated Laser Fabrication (ALFa) is a step towards Feature Based Design and Manufacturing. It is the extension of the laser cladding process to create three dimensional parts directly from their CAD models and desired powder materials.

Salient feature of Automated Laser Fabrication:

Real time closed loop control of the material deposition process,
Near net shaping of 3D components,
Repairing or rebuilding of worn surfaces/engineering parts/tools,
Selective deposition of different material with matching chemistry,
Controlled intermetallic dilution due to better process control,
Good metallurgical bonding at the clad/substrate interface,
Low thermal distortion/ low residual stresses due to low heat input,
Almost no human intervention due to intelligent feedback control,
Overall short turn around time leading low cost manufacturing.