Laser Consolidation was developed and validated by the National Research Council’s (NRC) Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Institute (IMTI) in London, Ontario.

Laser Consolidation is a net shape direct metal “3D -printing” process that builds high value alloy parts and tools directly from CAD. Laser Consolidation systems produce tools and parts with superior strength, directly to final dimensions, with excellent surface finish. Complex shapes are built without forms, moulds, dies or machining.

• Cost savings: 20-50% in target applications - equipment pay-out in under 2 years;
• Faster time to market: High quality parts direct from CAD - accelerates functional testing;
• Tooling eliminated: Series production possible with no tooling investment;
• Complex parts: Laser Consolidation produces complex parts otherwise impossible to make;
• Reduces waste: Laser Consolidation uses 99.5% of materials rather than machining away 90%
• True just-in-time manufacturing cuts inventory, transportation, supply chain delays
• Optimized material: Laser Consolidation adds high strength alloy features on inexpensive metals, reduces expensive alloy use;
• Longer life: Wear surfaces on expensive tooling repaired with original material, cuts tooling costs.

Accufusion Inc.
119-660 Eglinton Ave E.
Suite 506
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4G 2K2
Tel: 416-454-6878
Email: info@accufusion.com

Photo courtesy of IMTI