At TRIDIAM, we provide a comprehensive set of services to bring your most ambitious projects to life or to answer your most urgent needs. Our integrated workflow ensures quality, efficiency, and innovation at every step of the manufacturing process.
Our Value Chain: A Seamless Workflow
We manage the entire production process, ensuring a smooth and efficient journey from the initial idea to the final, certified product.
Ideation & Product mapping
3D modeling, optimization
Material selection
Additive Manufacturing
Machining & Post-processing
Certification & Validation
What is WAAM or DED?
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a cutting-edge 3D printing process that uses an electric arc to melt metal wire, building up a component layer by layer. This method is a type of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and is particularly well-suited for creating large-scale metal parts with excellent quality and material performance.
Benefits of WAAM Technology
Design Freedom
WAAM allows for the creation of complex geometries and optimized designs that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods.
High Deposition Rates
This technology can deposit several kilograms of material in an hour, making it ideal for manufacturing large parts in a fraction of the time.
Material Efficiency
WAAM is a near-net-shape process, meaning it produces very little waste material. This results in significant cost savings and a more sustainable manufacturing process.
Reduced Lead Times
By eliminating the need for molds and complex tooling, WAAM significantly reduces production lead times, allowing you to get your products to market faster.
Cost Efficiency
For small to medium batch sizes and large components, WAAM can be a more cost-effective alternative to traditional manufacturing methods.
Repairs and Refurbishments
WAAM is also an excellent technology for repairing or adding features to existing metal parts, extending their lifetime and supporting a circular economy.
