3D-svetsning

WAAM

Industrial Additive Manufacturing

What is WAAM?

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a metal additive manufacturing process that uses an electric arc to melt welding wire and build components layer by layer. The technology belongs to the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) family and is also known as arc-DED.

WAAM is particularly suitable for manufacturing large metal components, prototypes and spare parts. By producing parts close to their final geometry, the process can reduce material waste and machining requirements in suitable applications.

Begner offers WAAM manufacturing and process testing at our workshop in Falun, Sweden, as well as industrial WAAM machines from GEFERTEC.

Metal component manufactured using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

How Does WAAM Work?

WAAM combines digital design with controlled arc welding to manufacture metal components layer by layer.

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Digital Design

A digital model defines the component geometry and provides the basis for manufacturing preparation.

02

Metal Deposition

Welding wire is melted by an electric arc and deposited in successive layers to build the metal component.

03

Finishing

The near-net-shape component can undergo inspection and machining to meet its final requirements.

Explore Our WAAM Solutions

Explore our manufacturing services at Begner Workshop or discover GEFERTEC's industrial WAAM machines for your own production.