Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Processes and Application
Based on the application of wire arc additive manufacturing technology,this paper focused on the technological characteristics,commercial equipment and product development,as well as the future application of submerged arc,plasma,gas metal arc/gas tungsten arc additive manufacturing processes.In addition,the differences between arc additive manufacturing with processes of welding and casting were analyzed.The advantages and problems in application were also listed for the selection of wire arc additive manufacturing processes.