Welding Alloys supports UK’s 3DGBIRE metal AM
Welding Alloys, based in Rotherham, UK, has reported strengthening its position in metal Additive Manufacturing through its supply of consumables to Chorley-based 3DGBIRE, supporting wire-based Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Additive Manufacturing.
The company provides laser cladding wires to 3DGBIRE for use in metal AM and repair applications. According to Welding Alloys, these materials support consistent build quality and are used to improve component performance and service life.
Welding Alloys states that its consumables are supported by global production and distribution, enabling availability for customers and partners. The company notes that this supports ongoing operations at 3DGBIRE and allows projects to proceed without material supply interruptions.
Welding Alloys also acts as an official materials partner to Meltio. Through this role, its consumables are used within Meltio-based Additive Manufacturing machines, including those operated by 3DGBIRE.
“Working with Stewart and the team at Welding Alloys has allowed us and our customers to maximise the Meltio technology by further reducing costs while increasing part quality thanks to their wires, which has led customers to make savings of 80–90% over traditional methods,” stated Adam Nichols, Account Manager and Meltio Commercial Lead at 3DGBIRE. “Meltio can produce parts in up to four different metals; the wide range of wires offered by Welding Alloys has unlocked many applications.”
Stewart Powlesland, Technical Sales Engineer at Welding Alloys, added, “Our focus is not only on delivering high-performance consumables, but also on ensuring our customers and partners can access them quickly and reliably. Supporting companies like 3DGBIRE demonstrates how our materials can enable efficient, scalable Additive Manufacturing in real-world applications.”
