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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
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3D Component Printing Encourages Smooth Running for Marine Applications
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.
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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Enables Waste, Footprint and Cost Reduction
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.
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Reducing Component Part Costs Using WAAM
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.
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How Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Cuts Time to Market for Marine Applications
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.
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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing – the Future of Large-Scale 3D 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.