Our patented WAM® Technology
Our patented
WAM® Process
- PNear net shape
- PRobotic automation
- PRapid fabrication
- PLayer on layer
- PMinimal stress / distortion
- PHigh deposition rates
- PFully dense parts
Robotically controlled for precision and accuracy
Wire feed contact delivery unit and inert gas to prevent oxidisation
Controlled metal transfer through arc plasma for molten metal layering
Layer on layer manufactured component
Substrate for build platform includes temperature control for optimised component cooling control
New layer with precision controlled cooling for optimised strength
Fully dense parts fully compliant to required standards
MOUSE OVER GRAPHIC
WAM® combines an electric arc with certified welding wire, as feedstock, to produce medium to large scale, free-form parts.
Our patented WAM® process is characterised under the 3D printing standards for Direct Energy Deposition. It challenges other wire-feed-stock metal printing techniques such as Electron Beam, Wire Fed Laser and Laser sintering processes. Unlike these different processes, WAM® can be used to print metal parts in an open free-form fabrication environment using localised inert gas. With localised gas shielding, the need for an enclosed chamber of any kind is eliminated, which does not limit the component build size. Various gas mixtures, controlled cooling can be used to enhance the properties of the final part.
Wire Additive Manufacturing greatly reduces fabrication costs, with the process and proprietary software improving manufacture lead times while improving material properties.
When our technology is combined with an ARCEMY® print module or a hybrid production cell, it is capable of deployment at a much lower capital cost than alternative additive manufacturing processes.
WAM® is highly innovative, removing the traditional size restrictions of 3D printing and substantially reducing high-cost material waste while minimising fabrication time compared with conventional casting, forging and machining.
The size of the product does not limit WAM® as it builds free-form without an enclosed chamber, hence not restricting size. Further, with the broad range of metals available, WAM® can either repair or create a new 3D model to manufacture an entirely new component without relying on the current series of supply chain involvement.
CERTIFIED
AML3D® is a globally accredited Wire Additive Manufacturing facility. Certified through Lloyd’s Register, with ISO9001:2015 QMS, AWS D.20 and BizSafe3 compliance.
STRONGER
Manufacture more superior high-strength parts from a wide range of feedstock material grades using our patented Wire Additive Manufacturing (WAM®) technology.
FASTER
Help customers to experience less downtime on part replacement with shorter production cycles, saving on inventory and the costs of supply chain bottom line.
EFFICIENT
Disrupting traditional metal manufacturing processes, such as casting and forging, for a greener, lower energy, lower waste manufacturing solution.
Material Diversity
Materials used
An extensive array of metals and alloys is available to fabricate parts using our patented WAM® process and ARCEMY® print module.
Our process is highly adaptable to virtually any material, often resulting in superior property outcomes resulting from the Direct Energy Deposition (DED) process.
For additional properties, parts can be heat-treated, coated or used as a feature addition, supporting traditionally manufactured parts.
Ask us about our range of wire feedstock options.
Aluminium
2319
4043
5183
5183 (0.2%Sc)
5356
5087
Titanium
TI-6Ai-4V
Grade 5
Grade 23
Nickel Alloys
FeNi36 (INVAR)
Inconel 625
Inconel 718
NiAlCu (NAB)
Steel
ER70
ER80
ER90
ER120
Maraging Grade 250
Stainless 316L
Duplex 2205, 2507
Martensitic 410
Austenitic 420
Materials
Process can be applied to all weldable metals and alloys. Including but not limited to Aluminium, Titanium, Nickel Alloy and Steel.
Optimisation
Design Optimisations enables new standards of lightweight structures with greater degrees of geometric complexity.
Wire Feedstock
Certified wire feedstock is readily available through secure supply chains, is easy and affordable to store.
Enhanced Strength
Our patented WAM® process allows for material properties to be enhanced, to specific requirements the industry.
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Fully Certified by Lloyd's Registered Process
Our Industries
Aviation
Defence
Marine
Mining
Oil & Gas
Quality and Compliance
DNV Approved Maritime Manufacturer
AML3D is the first and only, Wire Additive Manufacturing company globally to be approved by DNV to manufacture large-scale maritime steel and copper alloy components such as valves, fittings, and other general and structural equipment.
Lloyd's Register
Quality assurance for WAM®products
Without certification, parts cannot be approved for use. In 2018, AML3D® became the worlds first facility to receive the “Additive Manufacturing Facility Qualification”.
AML3D® has the world’s largest, certified ‘production-ready’ metal 3D printers.
Certified
ISO 9001 2015
Quality Compliance
We operate a Quality Management System in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for all 3D metal printing, additive manufacturing and welding structures.
AWS International Standard Compliant
When producing metal components, we are compliant with the globally accepted American Welding Society Standard Specification for Fabrication of Metal Components using Additive Manufacturing AWS D20.1/D20.1M:2019 under the criticality classifications of Class A, B and C.