articleMaterials Science and TechnologyMay 18, 2015BRONZE OA

Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing

SWStewart WilliamsFMFilomeno MartinaAAAdrian AddisonJDJialuo DingGPGonçalo Pardal

Cranfield University

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Abstract

Depositing large components (>10 kg) in titanium, aluminium, steel and other metals is possible using Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing. This technology adopts arc welding tools and wire as feedstock for additive manufacturing purposes. High deposition rates, low material and equipment costs, and good structural integrity make Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing a suitable candidate for replacing the current method of manufacturing from solid billets or large forgings, especially with regards to low and medium complexity parts. A variety of components have been successfully manufactured with this process, including Ti–6Al–4V spars and landing gear assemblies, aluminium wing ribs, steel wind tunnel models and…

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  • Materials science
  • Residual stress
  • Aluminium
  • Metallurgy
  • Welding
  • Forging
  • Machining
  • Raw material
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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