Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
Published: 29 April 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/sfswd78ygw.1
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Shantmanu MrDescription
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a specialized and increasingly prominent metal additive manufacturing (AM) technology. It is a variant of the broader category of Direct Energy Deposition (DED) processes, which also includes technologies that use lasers or electron beams as their energy source. WAAM's fundamental principle is a fusion of established arc welding techniques with the layer-by-layer deposition of 3D printing. This innovative approach allows for the creation of intricate, functional metal components with exceptional speed and material efficiency.
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Institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology PatnaBihar, Patna
Categories
Welding, CO2 Welding, Design for Additive Manufacture, Robot-Based Additive Manufacturing