| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Presentation Title |
Towards Functionally Graded Materials Using Wire-arc Technology |
| Author(s) |
Andrzej Nycz, Chris Masuo, Luke Meyer, William Carter, Alex Walters, Riley Wallace, Joshua Vaughan, Suresh Babu, Vanshika Singh, Peeyush Nandwana, Yukinori Yamamoto |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Andrzej Nycz |
| Abstract Scope |
Wire-arc additive manufacturing is new technology suitable for creating large near net shape metal parts. It is characterized by low-cost hardware, flexibility and is often combined with robotic controls and automation. This work presents the first findings using this technology in functionally graded materials. With the increasing size of parts possible to manufacture with 3D printing, new opportunities arise. Unlike casting or other conventional methods wire-arc additive manufacrruing is not limited to using one material. The flexibility of robotics and automation combined with the robustness of Gas Metal Arc Welding technology can offers locally targeted mechanical properties addressing the performance, productivity, lead time and cost at the same time. This work summarizes the first steps in using more than one feedstock material from hardware, software, and material science point of view. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |