Method and apparatus for Manufacturing a Component

摘要

A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a component (18). The method includes the steps of heating a working region (20) of a substrate (18) with a heating means (12); directing a material (24) into the working region (20) to bring the material (24) into a temporary molten state, and depositing said material (24) on the substrate (18) such that when the material solidifies it forms at least part of the component. The heating means power output, stand off, orientation, speed and direction of travel relative to the substrate are adjustable and controlled throughout the material deposition process to control the shape and/or size of the working region to thereby control the distribution and rate of heat delivery to the substrate.