The method of Selective Area Laser Deposition (SALD) and Vapor Infiltration
(SALDVI) has been successfully used to fabricate small three-dimensional SiC/SiC and
SiC/metal powder parts. Ceramic joints made by this technique have been limited by the
throwing power of the laser resulting in incomplete joint penetration. Studies were performed to
show the effectiveness of a fiber laser, with a wavelength of 1070 nm, for a joining process. The
ability of the laser to penetrate a powder bed was utilized in the joint fabrication. The
combination of powder fill, and deep laser penetration into the powder bed shows potential in the
field of ceramic joining.Mechanical Engineerin
