One for all and all for one

The current trend to realize hybrid machining solutions for additive manufacturing (AM), including pre- and post-processing, is driven by the potential of combining single processes in one machining system. Depending on the part characteristics, a significant reduction of manufacturing time and costs can be achieved. At the same time, the productivity of the AM process increases, especially in the case of high-volume part production. These benefits are interesting especially for industrial companies, which have to face permanent cost pressure, for instance in the field of turbomachinery or in the tool and mold making sector. However, nowadays such hybrid machining solutions still ask for intelligent and economical machine concepts, which can cover the complete process chain for hybrid AM part manufacturing.