Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing - Large-Scale 3D Metal Printing

This presentation will provide an overview of the Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology that essentially turns a standard arc-welding robotic system into a large-scale 3D printer of high-quality metallic components. Extensive testing of steel alloys produced with this method demonstrates that it can produce very high-quality materials with good-strength, ductility, and low-temperature toughness. This process can be used to create low-volume replacements for ferrous or non-ferrous castings or forgings, hybrid or multi-alloy components, and it opens many other unique opportunities for previously impossible designs. Since 2016, students, supported by faculty at Conestoga College, have undertaken a variety of capstone projects designed to unlock the potential of the WAAM process. Some of their work in WAAM process development, material performance evaluation, CAD-to-Print, and final quality assessment will be showcased in this presentation.

BIO: Jim Galloway is a Professor & Coordinator of Welding Programs at Conestoga College in Cambridge, Ontario. He holds a B.A.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Technology, is a Certified Engineering Technologist, a graduate of Conestoga’s welding technology programs, and holds a Journeyman Welder (Red Seal) qualification. Over his 43-year career he has worked as a welding inspector and R&D technologist in the power generation industry, and a technical & manufacturing manager in production welding and fabrication facilities. Jim currently volunteers with several CSA Technical committees including CSA-W117.2 (welding safety), CSC26 (arc welding equipment), and CSA-W48 (electrodes & filler metals).

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.

Reception at 5:30 pm

Dinner at 6:00 pm

Presentations at 6:30 pm

Location - Ironworkers Local 721

909 Kipling Ave. Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5H3

Free parking at the facility

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