Metal 3D printing uses metal wires or powders that are melted by electric arc, laser, or electron beam to build objects layer by layer. It is an advanced technology used in various industries to create complex and customised metal parts with high precision.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology that uses an electric arc to melt a metal wire and deposit it layer by layer, creating complex and large metal components. This innovative technique combines the best of arc welding (TIG in this case) and 3D printing, offering high precision, material efficiency, and cost reduction in the production of customised parts.
Our printer uses this technology to manufacture robust and durable structures, optimising processes in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction. It can use filaments of steel, titanium, and nickel alloys, among others.
Advantages
- Versatility in materials: It can work with a wide range of metals
- Cost efficiency: Reduces production costs, especially for large volume parts.
- Production speed: Speeds up the manufacturing times of metal components.
- Design flexibility: Allows for the creation of complex geometries.
Applications
- Aerospace: Manufacturing of structural parts and aircraft components.
- Automotive: Production of parts for vehicles and prototypes.
- Naval industry: Construction of parts for ships and maritime structures.
- Construction: Creation of metal structures for buildings and infrastructure.
Available equipment
WAAM
Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a highly focused energy source (such as a laser or electron beam) to melt material (metal powder or wire) which is deposited layer by layer to create or repair components.
This process, performed by the Meltio M600 with blue laser and metallic wires, enables the fabrication of complex metal parts, from steel, aluminium, copper, titanium, nickel alloys, among others, and the repair of existing structures, offering high precision and versatility in the production of high-performance components.
Advantages
- High precision: Allows for manufacturing with tight tolerances.
- Material versatility: Adaptable to a wide range of metals and alloys.
- Part repair: Extends the service life of costly or critical components.
- Material efficiency: Reduces waste.
Applications
- Aerospace: Manufacturing of components for planes and satellites.
- Automotive: Production of parts for vehicles and prototypes.
- Energy sector: Creation of parts for turbines and industrial equipment.
Available equipment
Meltio M600
Stainless steel piece
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a bed of metallic powders as the base material. In this process, an energy source, such as a laser or an electron beam, is selectively applied to the powder bed, fusing and solidifying the powder particles to form a layer of the desired part. Afterwards, the powder bed is lowered and a new layer of powder is applied on top. This process is repeated layer by layer until the part is completed in our Samylabs Alba 300 using a laser source. This technology allows for the fabrication of complex metal parts, from steel, aluminium, titanium, cobalt, and nickel alloys, e among others, with high precision and detail.
Advantages
- High precision: Enables the manufacturing of components with great detail.
- Variety of materials: Can work with a wide range of metallic powders.
- Rapid production: Speeds up manufacturing times compared to traditional
methods. - Complex design: Allows for the creation of intricate geometries without restrictions.
Applications
- Aerospace: Manufacturing of lightweight and durable components for aircraft and rockets.
- Medical: Production of customised implants and medical devices.
- Automotive:Fabrication of lightweight and durable parts for vehicles and prototypes.
- Industry: Creation of customised tools and industrial components.
Available equipment
Samylabs Alba 300
Stainless steel piece
