Powder Arc Fusion (PAF): An Arc-Based Powder Bed Fusion System Concept for Low-Cost Metal Additive Manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing has seen rapid growth, yet access remains limited by the high cost of established processes such as Selective Laser Melting (SLM), where entry-level systems typically require investments exceeding 100,000 USD. This paper introduces Powder Arc Fusion (PAF), a powder bed fusion concept that r...