In an exclusive conversation with 3D ADEPT Media, John Harrison, Director of Additive Manufacturing at Phillips, announced that Phillips Corporation, a provider of technology products and services to both commercial and federal government markets, has developed an AM hybrid system.
We knew from this conversation that Phillips has combined two technology solutions to develop the Phillips Additive HybridTM: a laser metal deposition technology and a Haas CNC mill. The company confirms today that the additive laser head manufactured is powered by Meltio.
First introduced at Formnext 2019, the Meltio Engine is an advanced control module that can be integrated into existing CNC machines, robots and gantry systems with the firm’s technology, turning this way any motion platform into a hybrid metal 3D printing system.
“Meltio is proud to welcome Phillips Corporation as a Haas hybrid integration partner. Hybrid manufacturing offers the benefits of both additive and subtractive processes in one machine, providing cost and complexity advantages that have not been accessible before,” said Meltio’s Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Brian Matthews. “Meltio values the opportunity to work closely with Phillips to offer this exciting technology to its large base of industrial customers.”
The combination of Meltio and Hass’ technology solutions lead to machine which is capable of traditional machining coupled with an additive manufacturing process using direct energy deposition technology.
Furthermore, the technical specifications for the Phillips Additive Hybrid depend on the selected Haas Automation platform, of which technical specifications can be found here.
Key advantages of this solution include:
- Ability to use and learn both subtractive and additive technologies on the Haas standard platform equipped with Meltio technology
- 3D print and complete a part using only one machine
- Repair or modify parts by adding material and machining it to final shape
- Use different materials on the same part for best design, weight and strength
- Produce high density parts with good resolution using Wire Laser DED
- Backed by Phillips applications engineering, service and training teams
“Phillips Corporation is pleased to be joining forces with Haas and Meltio to harness the combined power of affordable subtractive and additive manufacturing,” said Phillips CEO Alan M. Phillips. “The commercial and federal industrial supply chains have accelerating interest, applications and demand for 3D printed parts. The Phillips Additive Hybrid solution integrated with the Meltio Engine is an optimal fit for customers seeking to add exceptional capability to their subtractive tools while also entering or expanding upon their additive manufacturing capability – all in one machine.”
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