Study of the porosity generated by the use of cutting fluid in hybrid processes combining machining and Laser Metal Deposition (LMD)

Abstract

The use of hybrid manufacturing processes that combine additive and machining operations is on increase and an example of it is the fact that the most advanced machine tool manufacturers have developed hybrid machines solutions. Nevertheless, cutting fluid required for machining operations can present several problems for the Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) process. In order to solve this issue, the present work evaluates the influence of the coolants in the LMD process from the point of view of pore generation and clad quality. For this purpose, several tests are performed on a part impregnated with cutting fluid, both directly and after the elimination of the fluid by means of different alternatives.