Theory of Laser Forming
A laser or plasma arc deposits a layer of metal (from powder) on a blank to begin the material buildup
The laser head is directed to lay down the material in accordance with a CAD part specification like stereolithography
- Rate of material fabrication is limited only by the power of the lasers and the number of laser heads used
- Surface finish of the parts is typically 32 to 64 µin. and can be as good as 10 µin.