Report on in-situ and post-AM laser-based processes to improve the AM part surface

KIT will develop a post-AM laser-based finishing process for the reduction of surface roughness, control of surface hardness, surface wettability and the enhancement of edge quality. In addition, KU Leuven will develop an in-situ subtractive laser-based process that can be combined with the additive process to increase part accuracy, reduce part roughness and porosity by a factor of 10-16. A report of how the in-process and post-AM laser-based processes improve the surface properties of the AM part will be written.