ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | MARCH 2024 19 precision, and stability requirements, combined with responsive laser and sub-system technology. From testing at TWI and other collaborators, this has been found to be beyond the capabilities of standard DED machines that are based on architectures that utilize relatively standard robots or gantry manipulation. As such, TWI aims to implement new specialist ultra-high-speed machine architecture and responsive sub-system technology. Thereby unlocking unparalleled speed and agility in applications including specifically those in the aerospace market for complex coatings, freeform repair, and additive manufacture. There is sufficient evidence to envisage the wealth of opportunities for industry to gain from a result of investigating and adopting this rapidly maturing technology. With the contribution to more sustainable manufacturing practices for aerospace and wider industry, and with the introduction of EHLA, the horizon of laser material processing is brighter than ever. ~AM&P For more information: Josh Barras, EHLA Lead and Principal Engineer, TWI Ltd., United Kingdom, +44.0114.254.2936, josh.barras@twi. co.uk, www.twi-global.com. Fig. 3 — Tensile data of Ti-6Al-4V EHLA deposits taken horizontally and in the as-built condition without post heat treatment.
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