Fastech and CSU explore potential of Additive Manufacturing in forging industry

June 29, 2023

FasTech is partnering with Cleveland State University to explore the potential of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing technology for manufacturing forging preforms (Courtey FasTech/CSU)
FasTech is partnering with Cleveland State University to explore the potential of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing technology for manufacturing forging preforms (Courtey FasTech/CSU)

FasTech, based in Danville, Virginia, USA, is partnering with Cleveland State University (CSU) in Ohio, USA, to explore the potential of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology for manufacturing forging preforms. The university’s Dr Tushar Borkar was recently awarded a grant from the Forging Industry Education and Research Foundation (FIERF) to investigate the use of Additive Manufacturing processes, with the aim of reducing cycle times in forging operations.

TRUSTED CONTENT. TARGETED AUDIENCE
Advertise with Metal AM and access a global base of 50,000+ AM professionals
Contact us

CSU intends to study the effect of processing parameters on the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of 316 stainless steel parts fabricated via different processes, including WAAM, followed by forging. The controlled deformation of the forging process reportedly enhances the mechanical performance of the printed parts by adding directional properties for strength, ductility, and resistance to impact and fatigue that wouldn’t be possible with Additive Manufacturing alone. These results will then be compared with other post-processing methods such as vacuum hot press and Spark Plasma Sintering.

Fastech’s WAAM machine can additively manufacture small- to large-scale components in steel, titanium, nickel, and aluminium alloys with typical deposition rates of 5 kg/h in both 3-and 5-axis configurations using feedback controls. Fastech and CSU intend to apply this technology and expand their partnership to manufacture other alloys for the forging industry, again with the aim of minimising cycle time.

www.fastech-engineering.com

www.csuohio.edu

In the latest issue of Metal AM magazine

Download PDF
 

Extensive AM industry news coverage, as well as the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

  • Back to the future: A decade of Additive Manufacturing innovation and growth at Materials Solutions
  • Win or lose: A CEO’s reflections on Artificial Intelligence and Additive Manufacturing
  • AMS 2025 New York: A reality check for the Additive Manufacturing industry
  • Optimising powder removal in PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing: A Digital Twin approach
  • ValCUN’s MMD: A robust, wire-based aluminium AM technology for defence and industrial applications
  • Enhancing quality and reliability in metal Additive Manufacturing: The role of laser calibration

TRUSTED CONTENT. TARGETED AUDIENCE

Advertise with Metal AM and access a global base of 50,000+ AM professionals.

Contact Jon Craxford: [email protected]

  • AM machines
  • Process monitoring & calibration
  • Heat treatment & sintering
  • HIP systems & services
  • Pre- & post-processing technology
  • Powders, powder production and analysis
  • Part manufacturers
  • Consulting, training & market data

Don’t miss a thing – register for our newsletter

Don't miss any new issue of Metal AM magazine, and get the latest industry news. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter.

Register now

Join 40,000+ other AM professionals – follow us online

About Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine

Metal AM magazine, published quarterly in digital and print formats, is read by a rapidly expanding international audience.

Our audience includes component manufacturers, end-users, materials and equipment suppliers, analysts, researchers and more.

In addition to providing extensive industry news coverage, Metal AM magazine is known for exclusive, in-depth articles and technical reports.

Our focus is the entire metal AM process from design to application.

Each issue is available as an easy-to-navigate digital edition and a high-quality print publication.

Discover our magazine archive…

The free to access Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of metal Additive Manufacturing from a commercial and technological perspective through:

  • Reports on visits to leading metal AM part manufacturers and industry suppliers
  • Articles on technology and application trends
  • Information on materials developments
  • Reviews of key technical presentations from the international conference circuit
  • International industry news

All past issues are available to download as free PDFs or view in your browser.

Browse the archive

Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap