Laser-based manufacturing systems
We design laser processes and post processing techniques. We also develop large-area laser markers, polymer laser welders and participate in the design and development of 3D printers. Our research and development finds application in CSIR laser-based services such as surface modification, product manufacturing and metal additive manufacturing.
Contact information:
Highlights
On-demand manufacturing using metal 3D printing
There is a growing interest in advanced manufacturing technologies such as selective laser melting – a state-of-the-art powder bed fusion process that enables the direct fabrication of intricate metal impellers without the need for moulds or cores. Production demands for spare parts require faster lead time and create the opportunity to improve our local capability to produce high quality parts.
Our capabilities
Laser based manufacturing systems
Laser Refurbishment/Cladding
Laser Welding
Laser Shock Processing
Laser Based 3D Printing
Design and fabrication of integrated photonics product prototypes
Our facilities
Hummingbird PBF Machine
The Hummingbird machine uses a multi-mode 5kW laser and a smaller 400mm diameter powder bed to develop process parameters and print smaller parts for materials other than Ti-6Al-4V like Aluminium and stainless steel alloys. These processes can also be transferred to the Aeroswift machine, should the business case for alternative large metal parts warrant it.
A second machine was also developed, named Hummingbird PBF Machine to:
- Develop processes and print parts in materials other than titanium at high laser powers.
- Do fundamental research on high-power selective laser sintering (SLS).
- Testing multimode laser technology to reduce the cost of high-power laser AM machines
Work with us
Link to - Collaborative Programme in Additive Manufacturing Link to - Laser Rental Pool Programme