3D Print 🧵 3Dable.ITLincoln Electric is using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to replace castings and forgings for large metal components. The company's Cleveland facility runs 26 large-format WAAM systems, printing parts up to eight feet in a single build. Industries facing long casting lead times, including aerospace and defense, benefit from this approach. https://3dprint.com/321983/lincoln-electric-using-waam-3d-printing-to-replace-castings/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Manufacturing #LincolnElectric
Lincoln Electric’s Big Metal Bet: Using WAAM 3D Printing to Replace Castings - 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
When heavy industry runs into a parts problem, the bottleneck usually isn’t machining; it’s often castings and forgings. Those processes, essential for making large, heavy-duty metal components, can take months...
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