The purpose of this paper is to introduce a strategy for fabricating complex structures via
a hybrid manufacturing process. The Laser Aided Manufacturing Process (LAMP) lab at
Missouri S&T has developed a hybrid process combining both a direct metal deposition process
and a five-axis CNC milling. Accessibility is a difficulty when finish machining internal
features. The concept is to pause the deposition process to finish machine an internal feature
while it is still visible is one possible solution to this issue. However, this must be done in a
manner that will not be spoiled when the deposition process continues. This paper discusses
processing strategy, tool selection, and experimental validation of a technique to build complex
structures via mid-process machining with an undercutting mill.Mechanical Engineerin