JOME Engineering has transitioned from conventional casting to robotic metal 3D printing to manufacture stainless-steel sampling valves, reducing production time from 60 days to less than 48 hours. This transformation was achieved using Caracol’s Vipra AM Extreme Productivity (XP) wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) platform, marking a milestone in additive manufacturing for industrial components in the marine and offshore energy sectors.
Using Vipra AM, JOME produced a 20.5-kilogram valve body in Stainless Steel 316L with a line pressure rating of 5 bar. The WAAM system completed printing in 7.5 hours, and the finished component, including post-processing, was delivered in under two days. The near-net-shape printing approach minimizes material waste and reduces the need for extensive machining.
The adoption of WAAM technology has significantly improved turnaround times while cutting material waste and energy consumption. JOME views this initiative as a step toward a more flexible, sustainable, and efficient production model.