Transform your Vertical Machining Center into a cutting-edge hybrid manufacturing powerhouse with the Meltio Engine Integration Kit. This advanced solution enables seamless metal 3D printing and precision machining in a single process step, making it the most affordable and versatile hybrid manufacturing system on the market.

Designed for near-net shape manufacturing, repair, and feature addition, the Meltio Engine offers unparalleled flexibility, efficiency, and performance. Whether you’re creating complex geometries or repairing high-value components, this kit delivers unmatched precision and capability.

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Key Features and Benefits

Hybrid Manufacturing Capabilities

• Integrates metal additive manufacturing directly into your Vertical Machining Center.
• Allows 3D printing to near-net shape and finish machining in a single setup.
• Achieve machining tolerances while creating highly complex geometries.

Cost-Effective Component Repair

• Restore damaged parts, augment features, and repair components with minimal material waste.
• Ideal for applications in aerospace, energy, automotive, and more.

Flexible Retrofitting

• Turns virtually any CNC machine into a hybrid metal manufacturing system.
• No constraints beyond the machine’s working envelope.

Unparalleled Geometry Freedom

• Enables the creation of intricate designs previously impossible with traditional methods.
• Expand the capabilities of your machining center without requiring new infrastructure.

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Technical Specifications

Meltio Engine Blue Integration Kit

• Laser System: 1000W 9 x 450 nm blue diode lasers for higher absorption and material compatibility.
• Printhead: Retracted dimensions: 280 x 332 x 684 mm; Unretracted: 280 x 332 x 943 mm.
• Control Unit: Air-cooled, mounted on the machining center, with a 17″ HMI screen.
• Cooling: Water-cooled deposition head (chiller included).
• Process Control: Melt Pool Camera & Closed-loop wire modulation.

Meltio Engine IR Integration Kit

• Laser System: 1200W 6 x 976 nm infrared lasers for advanced material compatibility.
• Printhead: Retracted dimensions: 255 x 320 x 1075 mm; Unretracted: 255 x 320 x 1135 mm.
• Control Unit: Floor-mounted, wheeled unit with a 27″ HMI screen.
• Cooling: Water-cooled control unit and deposition head (chiller included).
• Process Control: Closed-loop wire modulation.

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Applications and Use Cases

Aircraft Bracket

• Material: Titanium 64.
• Dimensions: 109.6 x 160.8 x 34.8 mm.
• Print Time: 13 hours 33 minutes.

Semi-Open Impeller

• Material: Stainless Steel 316L + Nickel 625.
• Dimensions: 73 x 48 x 17 mm.
• Print Time: 10 hours.

Gas Turbine Blade Repair

• Material: Nickel 625.
• Dimensions: 65 x 29 x 6 mm.
• Print Time: 6 hours 16 minutes.

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Why Choose the Meltio Engine Integration Kit?

The Meltio Engine Integration Kit for Vertical Machining Centers is perfect for manufacturers seeking to enhance production capabilities while reducing costs. By combining additive manufacturing and machining in a single setup, this kit optimizes workflow, minimizes downtime, and opens up new possibilities for part creation and repair.

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