Hybrid Manufacturing with Directed Energy Deposition 261

Hybrid Manufacturing with Directed Energy Deposition 261 focuses on the use of directed energy deposition (DED) in hybrid additive manufacturing (hybrid AM) applications. DED, which uses a thermal energy source to melt metal into layers to build a part, is the most common additive manufacturing (AM) process used in hybrid AM applications. DED has faster build rates than other AM methods used in hybrid AM and can be more easily adopted for use in computer numerical control (CNC) systems. Manufacturers considering hybrid AM technology should understand the benefits of DED, its limitations, and how hybrid DED systems can help compensate for these limitations. After taking this course, users will understand how DED tools differ from other AM tools, and why it can be ideal for hybrid AM applications.