A broad range of materials used in Direct Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufacturing include stainless steel, titanium alloys, aluminium alloys, nickel alloys like Inconel, and cobalt-chromium alloys, is widespread, from aerospace components to medical implants.

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, or WAAM is becoming increasingly popular as a way of creating medium- to large-sized metal 3D printed components. In this blog, we will find out how the mechanical integrity of such new printed parts can be ensured.

For prototype creation and component design adaptations, wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) offers many benefits, including flexibility, risk-reduction and cost benefits, particularly for large-scale parts.