Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Tender description

The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Exeter require a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing (AM) system for the Advanced Aerospace Structure Manufacturing Technology Laboratory. This laboratory is funded by China Academy of Launching vehicle Technology (CALT). The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at the University of Exeter require a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing (AM) system for the Advanced Aerospace Structure Manufacturing Technology Laboratory. This laboratory is funded by China Academy of Launching vehicle Technology (CALT). The SLM system must be able to produce components to current state-of-the-art standards in various metallic materials which must include stainless steel 316L, titanium alloy Ti64 and high temperature alloys IN718. The system must be able to build a single part with minimum Ø and z dimensions, 100mm x 95mm, where Ø and z refer to diameter and height including the building plate. The system must also have an open control platform so that the key manufacturing parameters such laser thickness, laser power, layer scanning speed, etc. can be adjusted and set by users freely for research purposes. Further information about the University's requirements can be found in the tender documents.