DMG MORI releases hybrid metal 3D printer for large-scale aerospace components

August 26, 2020

LASERTEC 6600 3D hybrid combines additive and subtractive processes

DMG MORI has released the LASERTEC 6600 3D hybrid, a metal additive manufacturing machine that integrates both laser metal deposition and machining functions in a single platform.

The machine offers a large build area, with XYZ axis travel of 1040 mm × -280 to +330 mm × 3890 mm and a maximum workpiece size of 1010 mm in diameter and 3702 mm in length. These specifications make it suitable for large-scale components, such as rocket engines in the aerospace industry and oil well pipes in the energy sector.

Short build times enabled by Directed Energy Deposition

The LASERTEC 6600 3D hybrid uses the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) method, in which metal powder is injected and melted by a laser simultaneously, enabling high build rates and the ability to deposit material different from the base workpiece.

By integrating cutting and additive processes, the machine supports efficient, high-precision fabrication of complex, large-scale metal parts in industries requiring both performance and scale.