NASA EBF3 - Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication

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The core of NASA’s EBF3 system uses a wire-feed design to deliver quality parts that are better than cast and similar to wrought materials while minimizing excess material. Multiple wires can be used to introduce multiple materials during part manufacturing, creating new alloys or layered parts. The system costs significantly less to build than others and includes other cutting-edge improvements, enabling companies previously hesitant to enter the market to compete and win in the expanding rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing market. For more information about licensing or joint development, please contact us by phone – (919) 249-032 – or email – MSC23518@fuentek.com.

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EBF3Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication

from NASA

EBF3

Build & repair anywhere

EBF3

Simple beginnings

EBF3

Structural properties

2219 Al2219 Al

Tensile properties after T62 heat treatment(comparable to handbook for T62 sheet/plate)

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EBF3 Ti-6-4 equivalent to annealed wrought product

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EBF3

Minimal machining

EBF3

Complex geometries

EBF3

Structural components

EBF3

Low power, transportable

EBF3

Less power, portable

EBF3

Components

EBF3

Control, feedback, freedom

EBF3

Microgravity

EBF3Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication

from NASA