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Metal Additive Manufacturing in Mechanical Engineering

Large structural components, special parts and hybrid manufacturing for industrial plant engineering — with DED, LMD and WAAM, without tooling costs and with short lead times.

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Why Metal Additive Manufacturing for Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical engineering — especially special machinery, plant engineering and automation — requires robust, large-format metal components in small quantities with short lead times. DED, LMD and WAAM processes address exactly these requirements: no tooling, no minimum lot sizes and direct integration into existing CNC or robot infrastructure.

  • Large components without build space limitations
  • Near-net-shape manufacturing with minimal waste
  • Hybrid production: additive + CNC in one step
  • Short delivery times for prototype and special parts
  • Repair and refurbishment of existing components

Typical Applications in Mechanical Engineering

Structural Components

Frames, supports, brackets and load-bearing structures for industrial plants — in any size.

Special Parts

Unique components, replacement parts and prototype parts with short lead times and without tooling costs.

Hybrid Assemblies

Combination of existing components with additive build-up for new functions or extended dimensions.

Repair & Rework

Restoration of worn components: build-up of material, dimensional correction and functional restoration.

Near-Net-Shape

Near-final-contour production that minimizes downstream CNC machining — saves time and material.

Robot Integration

DED/LMD systems on industrial robots for flexible manufacturing and in-situ repair at large components.

Find Metal 3D Printing Systems and Manufacturers for Mechanical Engineering

Welding3D is the manufacturer-neutral platform for industrial metal 3D printing. Find DED, LMD and WAAM systems and manufacturers for mechanical engineering applications — and submit a direct project enquiry to suitable providers.

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