InFocus 3D

WIG/TIG 3D welding system for economical metal build-up.

With InFocus 3D, you apply metal exactly where it is needed: quickly, reproducibly and economically. The WIG/TIG 3D welding system from OSCAR PLT is ideal for large-volume components, robust coatings and repair applications where high deposition rates and stable welding results are essential.

Unlike laser-based ProFocus systems, InFocus 3D uses a robust WIG/TIG process with automated wire feeding. This makes the entry into automated metal build-up particularly practical: high productivity, proven welding technology and clear process control – without unnecessary complexity.

In short: You get a powerful solution for automated metal build-up that is easy to integrate, safe to operate and reliably meets industrial requirements.

Your benefits at a glance

• High deposition rates: for economical metal build-up on large structures, repairs and coatings
• Proven WIG/TIG technology: for a stable, well-controlled process with clear welding quality
• Automated wire feeding: for reproducible results and less dependence on manual work
• Easy integration: into robotic systems, CNC systems and multi-axis systems
• Greater process reliability: through sensors, assistance functions and automatic height control

Existing challenges

When large amounts of metal need to be built up, repaired or coated, conventional processes quickly reach their limits: manual welding is difficult to reproduce, replacing large components is often expensive, and laser-based systems are not always the most economical solution for every application.

Typical challenges

• High material deposition is required – while maintaining stable quality
• Large or worn components need to be repaired instead of replaced
• Manual processes do not provide sufficient repeatability
• Automation needs to be productive, yet easy to control

Your solution

This is exactly where InFocus 3D comes in: the system combines proven WIG/TIG technology with automated wire feeding and makes high material deposition usable in industrial applications – robust, economical and easy to integrate.

What this means for you:

• More material deposition in less time: ideal for large structures, repairs and thick coatings
• Proven technology instead of unnecessary complexity: with a stable WIG/TIG process that is well established in industrial use
• Economical alternative to replacement: worn components can be repaired and reused in a targeted way
• Wire-based process without powder handling: for simple and practical material feeding
• Clear distinction from Laser DED systems: when high material deposition and robust process control are the priority

Applications with high material deposition

InFocus 3D is particularly suitable for applications where large amounts of material need to be applied safely, reproducibly and economically. The wire-based WIG/TIG 3D process shows its strengths wherever robust welding technology, high deposition rates and simple material feeding are essential.

Typical fields of application include:

• Large-volume metal build-up: when components, contours or structures need to be built up with a high amount of material
• Repair instead of replacement: when worn or damaged components can be economically restored
• Thick protective and functional coatings: when surfaces need to be specifically reinforced, hardfaced or made more wear-resistant
• Wire-based additive manufacturing: when metal components are to be produced with high deposition rates and without powder handling
• Automated WIG/TIG cladding: when manual welding processes need to become more productive and reproducible

Technology & functionality

InFocus 3D is based on a high-performance WIG/TIG process with a Kjellberg InFocus torch. The concentrated arc provides stable energy input, while up to three wires can be fed and melted in parallel.

This creates a wire-based WIG/TIG 3D process designed especially for high deposition rates, large-volume structures and multi-layer coatings. The optional hot wire feed further increases the melting rate and makes material deposition even more efficient.

Technical benefits

InFocus 3D uses proven WIG/TIG technology and specifically extends it for automated 3D deposition processes. As a result, the system combines high performance with well-controlled welding quality.

Technical benefits at a glance:

• Wire feeding with up to three wires: for high melting rates and productive material deposition
• Hot wire option: for even more efficient melting of the filler material
• Stable WIG/TIG arc: for controlled welding quality and reproducible results
• Wire-based process: without powder handling and with simple material supply
• Multi-layer build-up: for thick coatings and large-volume geometries
• Automatable process control: for industrial repair, coating and build-up processes

Integration & system technology

InFocus 3D is designed for integration into existing production environments. The system can be combined with different motion systems and is suitable both for new system concepts and for expanding existing systems.

Compatible system technology:

• Robotic systems: for flexible motion control and automated welding processes
• 3-axis CNC systems: for simple path-guided deposition processes
• 5-axis CNC systems: for more complex geometries and improved accessibility
• Mobile systems: for flexible use cases and applications close to the component
• Multi-axis systems: for large-format components and industrial custom solutions

Process reliability & control

To ensure that high material deposition does not come at the expense of quality, InFocus 3D supports the welding process with integrated sensors, assistance functions and automatic height control. Camera-based process monitoring also makes the build-up process more transparent and easier to control during production.

This ensures:

• Constant torch position: through automatic height control
• Better repeatability: in multi-layer deposition processes
• Greater process transparency: through camera-based monitoring
• Easier operation: through the OSCAR HMI user interface and assistance functions
• Stable quality: even with long welding paths and high deposition volumes

Technical data

The key technical features of InFocus 3D at a glance:

• Process: WIG/TIG 3D cladding with Kjellberg InFocus torch
• Material feed: up to three wires in parallel
• Option: hot wire feed for higher melting rates
• Melting rate: up to 12 kg/h
• Process monitoring: integrated sensors and camera-based control
• Control: automatic height control for constant torch position
• Operation: OSCAR HMI user interface with assistance functions
• Integration: robotic systems, CNC systems, mobile systems and multi-axis systems

From component to productive process

OSCAR PLT does not think of InFocus 3D merely as a welding system, but as a production-ready process. Together with you, we assess which deposition rate, material feed and system integration best fit your application.

The result is not an off-the-shelf system, but a solution that fits your component, your material and your production reality – robust, economical and easy to operate.

OSCAR PLT supports you with:

• Application analysis – which components, materials and deposition rates are relevant?
• Process design – how can the WIG/TIG 3D process be optimally adapted to your application?
• System integration – how can InFocus 3D be integrated into robotic systems, CNC systems or multi-axis systems?
• Commissioning – how can you start automated metal build-up safely?
• Usability & process control – how does the process remain simple, transparent and controllable in everyday use?

Would you like to find out whether InFocus 3D fits your application?
Talk to us about your components, processes and requirements.