Enhancing Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Maritime Applications: Overcoming Operational Challenges in Marine and Offshore Environments
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Abstract
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing holds promise for on-board metal part production in maritime settings, yet its implementation remains limited due to the vibrational instability inherent to shipborne environments. This study addresses this critical technological barrier by analyzing the effects of marine vibrations on process stability and proposing an integrated solution based on adaptive process control, gyrostabilized platforms, and real-time monitoring systems. The research establishes specific technical requirements for WAAM instrumentation under maritime conditions and evaluates the capabilities and limitations of existing hardware and software tools. A set of engineering recommendations is presented for improving digital modeling, thermal–mechanical monitoring, and feedback control systems. Additionally, the study highlights material-related challenges by examining the influence of alloy properties on print quality under dynamic loads. The proposed approach enhances WAAM process resilience, laying the groundwork for reliable, high-quality additive manufacturing at sea. These findings are particularly relevant to shipboard maintenance, repair, and remote fabrication tasks, marking a significant step toward the industrial adoption of WAAM in marine engineering.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes · Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses · Manufacturing Process and Optimization
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Affiliations
School of Marine Engineering Equipment, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, China
Funding
National Talent Introduction Science Foundation of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China
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