This presentation showcases the successful development and production of a Large Scale Resonator Ring for Siemens Energy, manufactured using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) by Fastech. The project demonstrates how WAAM can deliver high-integrity, large-format metallic components that meet demanding industrial specifications while reducing lead times, material waste, and cost compared to traditional subtractive methods.
Attendees will gain key insights into:
- WAAM process scalability: Managing deposition parameters, toolpath strategies, and dimensional control for large geometries. - Feature integration and design adaptation: Approaches for adding functional features directly within the additive process, minimizing post-processing and assembly requirements. - Quality assurance and validation: Methods for ensuring metallurgical integrity, dimensional accuracy, and repeatability in large-scale WAAM parts.
Attendees will learn practical insights from overcoming thermal management challenges, distortion control, and material property optimization.
This case study underscores the potential of WAAM as a transformative technology for heavy-industry applications, bridging the gap between additive manufacturing innovation and real-world, large-scale production.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the capabilities and limitations of WAAM for large-scale metallic components, including process control, material performance, and geometric accuracy.
Learn effective strategies for integrating and adding complex features during the WAAM process to reduce machining, assembly, and overall production time.
Identify key challenges and best practices in scaling WAAM for industrial applications,
