Faculty Research
Driving Smart Manufacturing: Are Indian Automotive SMEs Really Ready?
Metal 3D printing is transforming manufacturing—but what truly determines the strength and reliability of a printed component lies beneath the surface.
In advanced processes like Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), metals are built layer by layer. While this offers incredible flexibility and cost advantages, it also creates complex internal structures that directly influence performance.
The key question: How does the internal structure of WAAM-built components evolve – and why does it matter?
Looking Inside the Material
Our study dives deep into the microstructural world of WAAM-fabricated components, focusing on:
- Crystallographic texture
- Grain boundary characteristics
- Microstructural evolution across layers
Using advanced characterization techniques, we uncover how the manufacturing process shapes the internal architecture of the material.
Figure 1: Microstructure Across Deposited Layers