| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
TMS Specialty Congress 2024
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| Symposium
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Symposium on Digital & Robotic Forming 2024
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| Presentation Title |
Development of a Low-cost Open-source Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) Machine |
| Author(s) |
Vishnu Ramasamy, Bathlomew Ebika, Robert Gao, Kenneth Loparo, Bradley Jared, Tony Schmitz, Michael Groeber, Sun Yi, Kornel Ehmann, John Lewandowski |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Vishnu Ramasamy |
| Abstract Scope |
The Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process has gained considerable attention in academic and industrial research due to its advantages, including large-scale capabilities, minimal wastage, cost-effectiveness, and range of available materials. To address the current high capital investment and steep learning curve associated with existing WAAM machines, this study focuses on the development of a low-cost, open-source WAAM machine to enhance accessibility and encourage broader research engagement. The machine's open-source nature promotes flexibility, facilitating the easy implementation and testing of advanced hardware and software techniques. This initial work investigates the utilization of a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) based WAAM process on a 3-axis linear gantry system for the printing and characterization of ER70S-6 Low Carbon Steel. Additionally, the study explores the integration and application of advanced thermal and metrology systems within the machine to support further research endeavors. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Other |