Forming Process of Wire and Arc Additive Manufacture

Abstract:

The forming process of wire and arc additively manufacture (WAAM) was studied using the self-developed and designed WAAM system. The single-pass and single-layer weld bead samples were prepared with different process parameters, and the cross-sectional dimensions of the weld bead were measured. The influence rules of weld current, welding speed, wire feed speed and welding height on the weld bead size were obtained. In addition, the overlap experiment of the WAAM forming process was also carried out. The multiple and multilayer lap samples with different overlap rates were prepared, and the cross-sections of the lap samples were observed and analyzed. Finally, the overlap rate range of 35-45% with good forming effect was obtained.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1035)
• Pages: 198-205
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.1035.198
• Online since: June 2021
• Authors: Lei Zou*, Lei Li, Jian Hua Cai, Hai Ying Yang, Jun Chen
• Keywords: Overlap Rate, WAAM, Welding Bead Size, Welding Parameters

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