557XR Laser Deposition System

557XR Standard System

The 557XR is one of the largest DED laser systems in the world! It is designed, engineered and manufactured by RPM Innovations, Inc. This is a professional grade system for "Blown Powder" Laser Directed Energy Deposition. RPMI laser systems were developed and perfected via extensive production experience with over 60,000 accumulated hours of complex part repair and freeform operation.

Technical Specifications

Working Dimensions

Laser head travel: "X": 1524 mm, "Y": 1524 mm, "Z": 2133 mm ("X": 5 feet, "Y": 5 feet, "Z": 7 feet)
Laser build envelope: 4.95 cubic meters (175 cubic feet)

Controls & Software

5 axis motion
CNC controlled axes X/Y/Z and Tilt/Rotate table
Tool Path Generator (TPG)-Import STL files and create tool code
Laser Deposition Machine Control software (LDMC)
One (1) 34" curved display, keyboard and mouse on HMI pendant
Process Monitoring and Control Package

Laser and Powder Delivery Systems

4KW IPG fiber laser with chiller
Two dual-hopper servo driven powder feeders for continuous operation (option for additional feeders)
Industrially hardened optics box and vision camera
Safe and reliable handling of high power levels and back reflection
Industrially hardened water cooled 4 nozzle deposition head designs
Industrially hardened water cooled co-axial deposition head
Long life nozzles and optics for continuous operation

Atmosphere Controlled

Argon atmosphere glove box
Custom gas purification system
Oxygen level controlled to less than 10 ppm
Antechamber (375 mm D x 600 mm L) for passing smaller parts

System Construction & Parts Handling

Polished stainless steel construction
Hermetically sealed Class 1 laser enclosure
Large 2400 mm tall x 1700 mm wide front/rear access doors
Multiple viewing windows, laser Safe
Fume collection system
Modular Heavy Duty (1000 KG capacity) Tilt and Rotate Table (+/100 degree Tilt; Continuous 360 degree Rotate)
Heavy duty servo driven part shuttle (5000 KG capacity)
Easy to clean and maintain