3D printing, or more accurate additive manufacturing (AM), has received a lot of attention as new functionality, design and manufacturing on demand among others are valued factors. The technique in general is already implemented, put the potential is not. The area of re-design the manufacturing process of components in larger scale is not fully mapped yet, but the trend is that significant cost savings are to be gained when changing manufacturing method from subtractive to additive. However, a change will typically require full documentation package for approval purposes. This paper focus on the material properties of a specific aerospace component, that traditionally is manufactured by conventional subtractive machining. Decisive factors for alternative are long lead time, material waste and total costs. The AM technique used is based on Direct Energy Deposition (DED), laser cladding. The mechanical properties and the fatigue life of laser cladded PH steel samples are investigated, showing posttreatment are necessary. Specimens will be produced with a thickness of 3 mm and manufactured into dog bone specimens, making the foundation for the analysis of the material properties. A SN-curve will be derived from the fatigue test result, including reference test, which is directly compared with literature.