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Laser Metal Deposition Machine - Trumpf TruLaser Cell 7040+

TWI’s UK-leading laser cladding research and development facility utilises a unique the Trumpf 7040 LMD system.

The specially-commissioned laser metal deposition (LMD) machine is very unique as it is the only one of its kind in the world. The machine uses a 50 micron nozzle positioning accuracy across its entire 4m x 2m x1.5m work envelope. 

It's also equipped with 7 axis, a Renishaw touch probe, a dual core LLK and disc laser giving automatic spot size adjustment from 0.7 to 7mm, and offering unparalleled nozzle precision and accuracy and part referencing / scanning.

The system assists with TWI’s ability for large-scale repair and additive manufacture / 3D printing of parts for industry, including within the aerospace sector.

Features and Benefits

  • Equipped with TWI developed ToolCLAD™ CAM software for 2D and 3D tool paths
  • 5 axis nozzle positioning and 2 axis tilt-turn table fully integrated with TCP transformations
  • Two controllable powder feeders for material delivery
  • In-process control of laser power and spot size
  • On-board Renishaw Touch Probe for substrate referencing and part geometry analysis 
  • In-process monitoring and measurement of laser power and powder deposited rate
  • Large build envelope

Technical Specification

  • Control: Siemens 840D PowerLine
  • Trumpf TruDisk 3001 3kW laser with a beam quality = 4 mm*mrad
  • Range of Fraunhofer ILT nozzles
  • Maximum processing dimensions: 4m (x) x 2m (y) x 1.5m (z)
  • 1500kg tilt-turn table: Tilting range 110 degrees with continuous rotation 
  • Automatic focus (spot size) adjustment from Ø0.3mm to Ø 6mm
  • Dual core laser light cable (LLK): 100µm and 400 µm
  • Maximum length for shaft rotation: 2.4m at 0.95m diameter

Example Applications

  • Refurbishment, e.g. weld repair of tooling and industrial rotating equipment
  • Coatings, e.g. precision weld overlay of corrosion or wear resistance materials (including composite structures containing ultra-hard particles within a workable metal matrix alloy)
  • Additive manufacturing of freeform structures, e.g. gas turbine components, large annular rings and aerospace structures

For more information please email:


contactus@twi.co.uk