SHAPE MELTING - A UNIQUE NEAR-NET SHAPE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Shape melting is an advanced manufacturing process which can be used to produce large complex components with less capital investment and lead time than forging, casting or machining. A gas metal arc welding process is used to deposit a desired alloy composition incrementally to produce a near net shape. The alloy composition can be adjusted throughout the component to provide optimum mechanical and corrosive properties.