About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
11th Conference on Trends in Welding Research + Additive Manufacturing (TWR+AM)
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| Symposium
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11th Conference on Trends in Welding Research + Additive Manufacturing (TWR+AM)
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| Presentation Title |
Assessment of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for the Production of ER420 Cutting Dies |
| Author(s) |
Edmundo Benedetti Filho, Louriel Oliveira Vilarinho, Gabriel Vicente Rosa, Victor Eduardo Silva Alves |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Edmundo Benedetti Filho |
| Abstract Scope |
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) stands out among metal additive techniques for its high deposition rates (2–15 kg/h), cost efficiency, and ability to produce large, complex metallic components with structural integrity. This study evaluates WAAM’s potential for on-demand tooling, specifically high-hardness cutting dies. A die was fabricated using ER110S-1 low-alloy steel for the base and ER420 martensitic stainless steel for the cutting edge. The as-printed component achieved 650 HV surface hardness and successfully cut 5,000 gaskets without post-deposition heat treatment, matching the performance of conventional AISI D2 tool steel dies. This eliminated thermal processing, reducing lead time and costs. As industrial WAAM adoption remains nascent—particularly in tooling—this case provides valuable evidence of its technical viability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental benefits over traditional subtractive or formative methods. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |