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BeAM 2018
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BeAM 2018

Product catalog summary
Overview
BeAM is a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in Directed Energy Deposition (DED) machines, headquartered in Strasbourg, France. Their technology is designed for repairing components, adding features to existing parts, or building near-net shape parts with minimal post-processing, making it a key component in modern metal additive manufacturing.

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Technology
DED is an additive manufacturing process that uses focused thermal energy to fuse materials by melting them as they are deposited. BeAM's systems utilize a deposition nozzle on a DED-dedicated CNC machine, allowing for continuous 5-axis freedom to build or repair components layer by layer without support structures. The use of traditional numerical controls and ISO G-code ensures compatibility with existing skilled workforces.

Comparison with Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
While both DED and PBF have their unique strengths, neither is inherently superior. Each excels in different applications with minimal overlap, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right tool for the right job.

Applications of DED
  • Adding to existing parts
  • Multi-material applications
  • Reducing machining time
  • Repairing previously un-repairable parts
  • Extending the life of parts
  • Reducing lead time and material waste
  • Creating complex geometries

Case Study: Repair of Turbine Parts
BeAM's DED technology has been used for OEM-approved repairs of turbine parts, which were previously un-repairable with traditional methods. Over 1,500 components have been successfully repaired and returned to service, with the capability to repair parts up to four times before the end of their lifecycle.

BeAM Machines
  • MODULO 250: Compact and economical, suitable for R&D and small parts.
  • MODULO 400: Versatile and portable, with upgradable features.
  • MAGIC 800: Flagship model with large capacity and adaptability.

Innovation and Collaboration
BeAM collaborates with R&D centers and universities to maintain technological leadership and offers knowledge transfer to partners aiming to become regional DED experts.

Global Presence
BeAM has representatives and solution centers in strategic locations worldwide, including Tokyo, Moscow, Beijing, Cincinnati, Bangalore, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Sydney.
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Catalog excerpts

BeAM 2018-2

BeAM is a global OEM of Directed Energy Deposition machines headquartered in Strasbourg, France. Our technology is ideal for repairing components, adding features to existing parts or building near net shape parts with minimal post processing. Designed durably for the demands of today’s metal additive applications, BeAM’s DED systems are truly a critical ingredient in your “factory of the futur

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BeAM 2018-3

WHAT WE DO DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION DED is an Additive Manufacturing process where focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by melting them as they are deposited. BeAM's industrial solutions typically utilize a deposition nozzle mounted on the Z-axis of a DED dedicated CNC machine. This allows continuous 5 axis of freedom to build/repair components layer by layer without the need for support structures. Utilizing traditional numerical controls and using ISO G-code gives our customers tools that their skilled workforce is already accustomed to.

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BeAM 2018-4

DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION DED (DMD, LMD) Developed in the 1970s (as Cladding) Industrialized in the 2000s Productionized in the 2020s BeAM’s DED process involves directing metallic powder into a laser beam. The powder converges at the focal point of the laser, creating a melt-pool which is laid down in a 5-axis configuration

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BeAM 2018-5

One process isn’t neccessarily better than another. Each has capabilities it excels at with minimal overlap. RIGHT TOOL RIGHT JOB POWDER BED FUSION PBF (DMLS, EBM, SHS, SLM, SLS) Developed in 1980s Industrialized in the 2000s Productionized in 2010s

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BeAM 2018-6

Reduce lead time Add to exisiting parts Multi-material applications Reduce machining time Previously un-repairable with traditional methods Extend the life of parts Reduce material waste on small and large parts Complex geometries Print less, machine less

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BeAM 2018-7

Less material waste Low energy, no scrapped parts Less post-machining Worn shaft seal in Ti6.4 CASE STUDY OEM-approved repair of turbine parts Previously un-repairable with traditional methods Over 1,500 components back in flight Can be repaired 4 times before life cycle is complete

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BeAM 2018-8

A DD ITI ON OF F E AT U R E S Process Mix Use each manufacturing technique at its best to optimize costs, quality and time Multi-material Applications Add functions in another (compatible) material SIMPLE MACHINED PART FEATURE ADDITION SEQUENCE MINIMAL POST PROCESSING ADD TO EXISTING PARTS REDUCE MACHINING TIME Addition of features on tube in Inconel 625

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BeAM 2018-9

NEA R NET SH AP ES ISOGRID Material | 316 SS Build Time |13 hours EXHAUST NOZZLE Material | IN718 Build Time |11 hours Near-Net-Shape Geometries Large dimensions, complex shapes Successive use of materials, material grading

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BeAM 2018-10

THE BeAM COAXIAL DIFFERENCE WIDTH 0.8-1.2mm BUILD RATE 15-20cm³/h POWER RANGE 200-1000W Our range of industrial coaxial deposition nozzles offer precise, different deposition width powered by high quality fiber laser sources of 500 W to 2 kW and dual gas flow. WIDTH 2-2.4mm BUILD RATE 90-130cm³/h POWER RANGE 400-20

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BeAM 2018-11

MACH INES Industrial | Production-ready | High-performance 5-Axis machines with Siemens 840D control | Operated by ISO G-Code Controlled atmosphere | BeAM nozzles | Touch probe | Melt-pool monitoring

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BeAM 2018-12

R&D – SMALL PARTS | COMPACT | ECONOMICAL Build volume: 400 x 250 x 300 mm 500W fiber laser - 10Vx deposition head Powder feeder with up to 2 hoppers of 1.5

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BeAM 2018-13

VERSATILE | PORTABLE | UPGRADABLE Build volume: 650 x 400 x 400 mm 500W to 2kW fiber laser - 10Vx/24Vx deposition heads Powder feeder with up to 5 hoppers of 1.5L

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BeAM 2018-14

FLAGSHIP | LARGE CAPACITY | ADAPTABLE Build volume: 1200 x 800 x 800 mm 500W to 2kW fiber laser - 10Vx/24Vx deposition heads Powder feeder with up to 5 hoppers of 1.5L 3-Axis secondary build table (700 x 500 x 1400 mm)

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BeAM 2018-15

OPTALM Additive Manufacturing Options /errs groupe W ROSSI AERO t>Empa Materials Science and Technology SOME CUSTOMERS OPEN INNOVATION We collaborate with R&D centers and universities to maintain our technological lead. We also offer complete knowledge transfer to partners that wish to become regional DED experts. With the support of GTSIICI IlSt AL5ACE CHAMPAGNE ARDENNE LORRAINE

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BeAM 2018-16

North American Solutions Centre Headquarters Engineering Centre Production MOSCOW Russia Representative BEIJING China Representative TOKYO Japan Representative BANGALORE India Representative Asia Pacific Solutions Centre BeAM_3DPrinting SYDNEY Australia Representative BeAM Machines NORTH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL beam_machines © beam-machines.c [email protected] [email protected] +33 388 608 750

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