To improve margins and efficiency in the marine industry, WAAM is becoming an important AM process in the large-scale component fabrication and maintenance toolbox. Find out how this 3D printing method help marine companies keep their operations running smoothly.

Because of the material savings achieved using WAAM, a manufacturer’s environmental performance can be improved when it comes to component creation and repair. WAAM can deliver significant energy and CO2 emission savings. Find out how.

In the past the qualification and production aspects of WAAM process were more difficult to monitor. Now, thanks to the introduction of WAAMCtrl®, a digital quality control tool with the support of robust Statistical Process Control (SPC) is now possible.

Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM®) or directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing is being considered more and more in the creation and repair of medium-to-large- components. Explore here how WAAM process can help you to reduce component part costs.

The lifespan of high value components, such as turbine blades & engine combustion chambers can be severely shortened by cracking and thermal stresses. WAAM is unique in its ability to repair such large parts that scrapping them. Find out the benefits of using WAAM.

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.

WAAM3D’s RoboWAAM is a 3D metal additive manufacturing machine engineered and built for WAAM in the UK. Powered by the operating system WAAMCtrl, it has novel sensors, specialised end-effectors and advanced health and safety solutions.

As with many other industries, the marine sector is facing increasing commercial pressures; from supply chain issues, to increased turnaround times in port. One area which has significant potential for time & cost savings is the use of 3D metal component printing.

Metal Additive Manufacturing – also referred to as 3D Metal printing enables the creation of net-shaped or near-net-shaped metal components by layering metal wire using a heat source such as laser beam, electron beam, or electric arc.

Forging isn’t always the best option when it comes to component production, particularly when talking about large format structures, or the repair of existing forged parts. In this blog, we will look at the benefits of WAAM over forging.

Here is an overview of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and how it compares with powder-bed fusion technologies. WAAM differs from powder-bed fusion technologies - is that wire feedstock is fed through a nozzle to an arc energy source.