Sciaky launched its exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) process in 2009, which stands as the only commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. The DM process, which is based on additive manufacturing (AM) principles, utilizes Sciaky's state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce production parts and functional prototypes at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods.

Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky's fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete, and ready for finish machining. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour. DM can be used on a wide range of materials like titanium, stainless steel, nickel and refractory alloys.

Let us show you how DM will:

• Drastically reduce your material costs
• Dramatically shorten your lead times
• Slash machining time by as much as 80%
• Save money over costly forgings
• Eliminate wait time for dies, molds and expensive billets

While other organizations make claims of "inventing" or "offering" Direct Manufacturing technology," which has also been referred to as Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication (EBF3), no one else has made it commercially available. If you want to see how Direct Manufacturing can start impacting your profitability and efficiency today, call Sciaky -- the Direct Manufacturing pioneers.