Prism mount for a laser deposition device

A prism mount, comprising:

• a ledge structured to engage a first side of a prism having an acute end defined by an acute angle formed between a first side of the prism and a second side of the prism wherein the first side forms an opposing face to the second side;
• a support surface positioned opposite the ledge and structured to engage the second side of the prism, wherein the ledge and the support surface form a receiving space into which can be received the prism when installed;
• and
• a retaining means to slidably engage a third side of the prism and that produces a retaining force such that the acute end of the prism is forced into the receiving space formed by the ledge and the support surface.

A system, comprising:

• a laser deposition device operatively coupled to a fiber laser and a metal material delivery device, wherein the laser deposition device includes a prism mount structured to retain a prism that includes a vertex end that defines an acute angle formed between a first side and a second side of the prism wherein the first side forms an opposing face to the second side, the mount comprising:
• a ledge structured to engage the first side of the prism;
• a support surface arranged opposite the ledge and structured to engage the second side of the prism, wherein the ledge and support surface form a pocket into which can be received the prism when installed;
• a retaining member structured to slidably engage a third side of the prism;
• a biasing member that biases the retaining member to an engaged position with the prism and which urges the vertex end of the prism into the pocket formed by the ledge and the support surface;
• a holder formed in a surface of the prism mount and structured for grasping;
• and
• a bladed disk including a non-conforming region.