Large-Scale Robotic Laser Cladding & Metal DED Additive Manufacturing System

Presentation of the equipment's characteristics

The Greenstone G iLAM® series large environmental chamber robotic laser cladding and metal DED additive manufacturing system is designed for high-value industrial repair, near-net-shape forming and advanced metal additive manufacturing applications. Based on robotic laser cladding, coaxial powder feeding and inert gas environmental chamber technology, the system delivers high-precision metal deposition for large and complex industrial components.

The equipment is widely used for processing nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, cobalt-based alloys, stainless steel and high-strength steel components in industries such as aerospace, oil & gas, energy, mining, molds and heavy industry. The fully enclosed low-oxygen chamber, intelligent robotic motion control system and coaxial visual monitoring technology ensure stable cladding quality, precise deposition accuracy and reliable long-term industrial operation. The system supports both precision repair and metal 3D printing production, making it an ideal solution for large-scale metal remanufacturing and industrial additive manufacturing.

Equipment Features

High-precision robotic motion control with repeat positioning accuracy up to ±0.03 mm for stable laser cladding and metal additive manufacturing;
Fully enclosed inert gas environmental chamber reduces oxygen and moisture levels to below 1 ppm, ensuring superior metallurgical quality for reactive metal processing;
Large-format robotic metal DED manufacturing capability for high-value component repair, near-net-shape forming and large metal part production;
8-axis robotic linkage system with dual-axis positioner provides flexible multi-directional deposition and complex geometry processing;
Intelligent coaxial powder feeding and high-efficiency laser nozzle ensure stable powder flow control and high deposition consistency;
Coaxial visual monitoring system enables real-time molten pool observation, process visualization and accurate repair positioning;
Modular chamber structure supports both small precision parts and large industrial workpieces through flexible loading configurations;
Open software architecture allows easy process optimization, function upgrades and customized industrial automation integration.

Advanced System Upgrades

Compared with conventional robotic laser cladding systems, the G iLAM® series provides several advanced industrial enhancements:

Integrated robotic linear guide rail inside the chamber expands the robot working range and enables large-scale internal and external laser cladding operations;
High-efficiency chamber circulation and purification system significantly improves low-oxygen environment stabilization and production efficiency;
Optional induction preheating system expands the process window for difficult-to-process materials and improves crack resistance during repair and additive manufacturing operations.

Equipment appearance diagram

(① powder feeder, ② voltage regulator, ③ electric control cabinet, ④ water cooler, ⑤ laser, ⑥ environmental chamber)

Application Cases

Suitable for net-shape forming and remanufacturing repair of high value-added products with high requirements for water and oxygen content, such as oil drilling tools, molds and other products. It can also be used for metal direct forming (3D printing) to manufacture new products.
It has been applied to additive repair and 3D printing of metal materials such as nickel-based high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, aluminum alloys, cobalt-based alloys and high-strength steel.

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Equipment Name	The Second – generation 505R Laser Repair Equipment for Aeronautical Components	The Third – generation 506R Laser Cladding Equipment in Large – scale Environmental Chamber	New – style Laser Cladding Equipment in Robot Environmental Chamber
Equipment Appearance
Laser	Fiber/Semiconductor Laser	Fiber/Semiconductor Laser	Fiber/Semiconductor Laser
Laser Power	0.5 – 10kw	0.5 – 10kw	0.5 – 10kw
Power Instability	≤±2%	≤±2%	≤±2%
Motion Mechanism	Six – axis Industrial Robot	Six – axis Industrial Robot	Six – axis Industrial Robot, CNC
Repeat Positioning Accuracy	≤±0.05mm	≤±0.03mm	≤±0.02mm
Working Range (Reference)	1200X1200X600mm	1500X1500X800mm	1500mm (Arm Span), 600X600X600mm
Additional Axes	Positioner + Turntable	Positioner + Turntable	Positioner + Turntable + Moving Guide Rail
Workbench Load – bearing	≤400kg	≤500kg	≤500kg
Working Mode of Environmental Chamber	Inert Gas Displacement	Inert Gas Displacement	Inert Gas Displacement
Water and Oxygen Content in the Environment	≤10ppm (Minimum up to 1ppm)	≤10ppm (Minimum up to 1ppm)	≤10ppm (Minimum up to 1ppm)
Volume of Working Chamber	8m³	14.6m³	0.5 – 16m³
Equipment Dimensions (Reference)	2X1.9X1.9m (Length×Width×Height)	2.5X2.3X2.7m (Length×Width×Height)	2.2X1.6X2.3m (Length×Width×Height)
Powder Feeding Rate	1 – 150g/min	1 – 150g/min	1 – 150g/min
Typical Deposition Efficiency	≥10mm³/s	≥10mm³/s	≥10mm³/s
Remote Communication	10/Bus	10/Bus	10/Bus
Control System	PLC/PC	PLC/PC	PLC/PC
Software	Path Generation, Layer Slicing, Equipment Monitoring, Off – line Programming	Path Generation, Layer Slicing, Equipment Monitoring, Off – line Programming	Path Generation, Layer Slicing, Equipment Monitoring, Off – line Programming
Optional Features	Inductive Heating, Infrared Temperature Measurement, Automatic Temperature Control, Coaxial Imaging, Coaxial Illumination, Off – axis Visual Positioning, Molten Pool Monitoring, Closed – loop Feedback Control, Dynamic Zoom	Inductive Heating, Infrared Temperature Measurement, Automatic Temperature Control, Coaxial Imaging, Coaxial Illumination, Off – axis Visual Positioning, Molten Pool Monitoring, Closed – loop Feedback Control, Dynamic Zoom	Inductive Heating, Infrared Temperature Measurement, Automatic Temperature Control, Coaxial Imaging, Coaxial Illumination, Off – axis Visual Positioning, Molten Pool Monitoring, Closed – loop Feedback Control, Dynamic Zoom