The manufacturing of wires which are tailor-made to its specific purpose, voestalpine Böhler Welding is creating the basis for innovative Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing. The metallurgical and application knowhow of its materials specialists makes the company a central element in this technological revolution.
The key benefits of the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Process are: wide range of deposition rates (low to high), Near-Net shape and therefore reduced material loss, conventional machining time reduced to minimum, reduction of lead times, high structural integrity and low to medium complexity components.
The metallurgical features of Böhler Welding 3D-printing wires are made for low cooling rates and high heat input, accepts multiple hardening/tempering cycles by multiple layers, are optimised for post print heat treatment where necessary and tailor-made metallurgy for complex materials like duplex steels
The process features of Böhler Welding 3D-printing wires are made for max. process stability for automated processes. Drum and spool weights can be adopted to the weight of parts, extended quality control ensures constant arc and feeding. Surface technology is optimized for long arc cycles, liners stay clean and contact tips last longer.
