5Axis DED

The Solution for Large and Complex Geometries

CetaTech is a CAE technology-based company specializing in the development and production of metal and ceramic parts using powder injection molding and powder metallurgy technology.

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

Powder metallurgy is the conventional forming technique of powder through compaction & sintering, Cold Isostatic Pressing(CIP), and Hot Isostatic Pressing(HIP).

Die Compaction

Black and white photo of bonding parts with DED

CetaTech is a CAE technology-based company specializing in the development and production of metal and ceramic parts using powder injection molding and powder metallurgy technology.

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

1.5m large output, the difference in scale realized by high-power equipment

1.5m large output, proprietary 5-axis DED

Our in-house developed 5-axis high-power DED system supports the production of large components up to 1,500 mm in size.
With precise axis control and advanced laser processing technology, it enables stable fabrication of complex geometries.

Utilizing a high-power laser and multi-axis rotary head, the system delivers excellent quality and productivity across a wide range of applications, including repair, cladding, and structural part manufacturing.
In particular, it is optimized for high-speed, high-density deposition, achieving a titanium alloy build rate of approximately 1.2 kg/h (D1.2 mm wire at 240 m/h).

People and parts inside the ThetaTech DED chamber

Design for mass production, technology for production

Compact & High-Power DED
Optimized for mass production lines

CetaTech’s proprietary 6kW-class compact DED system enables high-speed, high-power metal additive manufacturing, achieving a deposition rate of up to 1.2 kg/h (based on Ti-6Al-4V), making it ideal for productivity-focused applications. The two 5-axis high-power DED machines ensure consistent quality control between systems and are optimized for integrated production line operation. By providing not only process optimization but also material feeding technology, CetaTech ensures full compatibility within mass production workflows.

Mechanical Integrity, Proven by Data

Setatech has secured high strength, high elongation metal output performance that exceeds the AMS4999 (DED) standard. It records a tensile strength of 1015–1031 MPa in all directions of 0°/90° and an **maximum elongation of 14%**, and a yield strength of over 900 MPa, demonstrating excellent mechanical stability. In addition, the concentration of internal impurities such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and carbon is maintained at a significantly lower level than the AMS4999 standard. Even at high-speed lamination (1000 mm/min), it achieves oxygen 0.05%, nitrogen 0.02%, hydrogen 0.001%, and carbon 0.02%, maintaining quality without deterioration of cleanliness even at high-speed output.

Strength and elongation exceeding international standards

Metal bonding that becomes one with the parent material

Excellent bonding performance based on complete melting

The DED (Directed Energy Deposition) process uses a high-power laser to fully melt metal powder or wire along with the substrate, layer by layer. This process forms a true metallurgical bond with the base material—not just simple surface adhesion—enabling fully integrated components without compromising mechanical performance. In repair and cladding applications in particular, this bonding method allows for strength and elongation properties equivalent to those of the base material, making it an ideal joining technology for structural parts.

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DED Materials for Demanding Applications

3 Key Materials for Extreme Environments
Reliability and performance at the same time

CetaTech provides high-performance metal materials optimized for the DED process, tailored to meet the demands of various industries. Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel, and Maraging Steel are representative materials known for their high heat resistance, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and post-processing stability—widely used in aerospace, defense, and medical applications. All materials undergo compositional analysis before and after deposition, as well as heat treatment optimization, ensuring outstanding performance and quality.

Titanium powder microscopic observation photo

High-efficiency lamination completed with precision control

Precise delivery to the optimal location, without powder waste

CetaTech’s DED system features a proprietary 5-way rotary nozzle (patented),
which enables real-time control of powder injection angle and flow rate according to process conditions.
As a result, powder loss is minimized, deposition efficiency is increased, and nozzle lifespan is extended.

With precise powder delivery and uniform melting, the system ensures process stability while reducing maintenance costs.

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

We create reliable metal parts even in extreme mission environments.

Defense

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

PIM, a combination of Injection Molding and Powder Metallurgy, consists of mixing, injection molding, debinding and sintering products.

Aerospace

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

PIM, a combination of Injection Molding and Powder Metallurgy, consists of mixing, injection molding, debinding and sintering products.

Powder Metallurgy(P/M)

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From high-energy bonding to large-scale structural printing , ThetaTech provides solutions optimized for extreme environments.