A refractory metal core laminate assembly, comprising: a first refractory metal core layer having exterior surfaces and a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a second refractory metal core layer having exterior surfaces and a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the second refractory metal core layer being arranged above the first refractory metal core layer with the second refractory metal core layer first side facing the first refractory metal core layer second side; a layer of a powder bed material between the first refractory metal core layer second side and the second refractory metal core layer first side; and a coating of the powder bed material coupled to the first refractory metal core layer exterior surfaces and the second refractory metal core layer exterior surfaces.