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Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
Materials
| Alloy group | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Nickel superalloys — Inconel 625, 718 | High-temperature and corrosion-critical components |
| Stainless steel — 308L, 316L, duplex | Corrosion resistance, general structures |
| Mild and low-alloy steel | Large structural components, repair and reclamation |
Deposition on nickel alloys is carried out under a qualified procedure with controlled shielding and inter-pass temperature. Titanium is not deposited — we cut and form titanium, and do not weld it. Where an alloy is not listed, ask — if a suitable filler wire exists, the process is usually viable, and we will tell you honestly whether it is worth doing.
Where WAAM pays
- Buy-to-fly reduction on expensive alloys — the saving scales with material cost, which is why it lands hardest on nickel superalloys
- Large near-net-shape components where casting or forging tooling cannot be justified by volume
- Adding features or bosses to an existing forged or fabricated base
- Repair and reclamation of high-value components rather than replacement
- Bridging the gap between prototype and committed tooling
Where it does not
- Thin-wall sheet parts — laser profiling and forming are faster and cheaper
- Fine detail or tight as-built tolerance. WAAM is near-net-shape; functional surfaces require finish machining
- High volumes, where deposition rate becomes the constraint
Send us your drawings and we will send back the quote.
Finishing
As-deposited surfaces are machined to final dimensions on functional faces. CNC machining is arranged as part of the order.