Oak Ridge unveils MedUSA, a 3D printer with three robotic arms for large metal parts
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in the United States presented MedUSA, a 3D printer that uses three coordinated robotic arms and wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to build large metal parts. The system melts metal wire with welding and deposits the material layer by layer. According to the laboratory, advances developed with Lincoln Electric allow depositing up to about 45 kilograms of metal per hour.
In 35 seconds
- MedUSA uses three robotic arms working simultaneously and in coordination, with a control system that avoids collisions.
- The WAAM technique melts metal wire using an electric arc and deposits it layer by layer.
- Together with Lincoln Electric, ORNL reports capabilities of up to roughly 45 kilograms of metal per hour.
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