A review of wire arc additive manufacturing: Development, principles, process physics, implementation and current status
Publication Name
Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) is now recognised as a viable alternative to processes such as casting, forging, and subtractive technologies such as machining. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has emerged as a cost-effective AM approach for component fabrication and a considerable body of literature on the subject has become available over the last 30 years. This review references the published work in a critical manner. It traces the development of WAAM, the principles of operation, materials considerations, process options, process physics, numerical simulation, process control, the current status and future research needs.
Open Access Status
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Volume
54
Issue
47
Article Number
473001