We have developed a solution to make moulds for the draping of large composite materials (between 1 and 6 meters) by
tiles welding (triangles or rhombus-shaped) and
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).
This manufacturing process can be used to design other types of large metal pieces.
It brings together two technological solutions :
- A software solution : discretization of the surface of the piece into tiles and digital optimisation of the welding process.
- A robotic solution : prototype robotic work cell for the implementation of the digital results in accordance with qualified welding operating procedures.
This project addresses the issue of
higher industrial output rates for the
construction of large metal structures. It addresses this issue by offering an alternative to traditional processes :
- greater flexibility in the design and manufacture of pieces with complex shapes
- shorter procurement lead times and various sources of supply
- shorter manufacturing lead times for the pieces.
