System and method for metal forming and layering using inductive heating

A material deposition system, comprising:

• a feedstock guide configured to guide a metal feedstock from a material feeder to extend beyond a terminal end of the feedstock guide;
• a ceramic guide comprising an integrated ceramic collar disposed around the metal feedstock extending from the terminal end of the feedstock guide and extending at least partially around a plurality of ceramic bearings configured to guide the metal feedstock extending from the terminal end of the feedstock guide to a deposition outlet of the ceramic collar;
• and
• at least one induction coil disposed adjacent to the ceramic collar and configured to:
• heat a portion of the metal feedstock surrounded by the ceramic bearings;
• and
• allow material of the metal feedstock to be deposited on a surface from the deposition end of the ceramic collar.

A method of depositing material from a metal feedstock, the method comprising:

• forcing a metal feedstock through a ceramic collar comprising a plurality of ceramic bearings;
• contacting the metal feedstock extending from a deposition end of a ceramic collar to a surface;
• inductively heating a portion of the metal feedstock surrounded by the ceramic bearings;
• and
• while inductively heating the portion of the metal feedstock, rotating the metal feedstock, thereby depositing material of the metal feedstock on the surface.