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Applications for laser metal deposition and metal additive manufacturing
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Application · Shaft repair
Shaft, Journal and Bearing Seat Repair by Laser Metal Deposition
Exafuse (ThinkIng – Additive Technology GmbH, Bochum, Germany) repairs worn, cracked or undersized shafts, journals and bearing seats by laser metal deposition (LMD).
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Application · Tool repair
Forging Tool and Die Repair by Laser Metal Deposition
Exafuse (ThinkIng – Additive Technology GmbH, Bochum, Germany) repairs and reinforces worn forging hammers, dies and hot-forming tools by laser metal deposition (LMD).
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Application · Wear protection
Hardfacing and Wear Protection by Laser Metal Deposition
Exafuse (ThinkIng – Additive Technology GmbH, Bochum, Germany) hardfaces wear-critical parts for mining, metal forming and heavy industry by laser metal deposition (LMD).
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Application · Rotating equipment
Turbine, Pump and Generator Parts: Repair, Coating and Manufacture
Exafuse (ThinkIng – Additive Technology GmbH, Bochum, Germany) repairs, coats and manufactures parts for turbomachinery, pumps and generators by laser metal deposition (LMD) and laser powder bed fusion (SLM).
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