Additive
“Precision Wire for Precision Deposition”
WintWire is the UK’s leading manufacturer of “Additive Manufacturing Wires”, offering the market the most comprehensive range of grades, all produced in Sheffield to the highest level of quality.
WintWire can trace it’s heritage back to 1870, manufacturing wire on the same site for 150 years has allowed us to pass unparalleled skills from generation to generation.
WintWire has been involved in many high profile additive manufacturing projects which has allowed us to produce ”Precision Wires for Precision Deposition”.
WintWire produces additive manufacturing wires which have characteristics that far outperform traditional welding wires.
Wire+Arc Additive Manufacturing known as WAAM is the combination of an electric arc heat source meeting a wire feedstock.
WintWire manufactures in Sheffield, UK precision wires in a full range of grades.
The company also has the ability to offer custom-made melts, meaning we can produce to your exact requirements.
Wires are available in coil, spool or bulk packs.
Titanium Wire for Additive Manufacturing
Built for deposition. Engineered for performance.
WintWire supplies precision titanium wire for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and other wire-fed additive manufacturing processes. With tight dimensional control, consistent surface quality and specialist titanium grades, our wire is designed to support stable feeding, repeatable deposition and high-integrity builds.
From aerospace structures to next-generation components, start with the right wire. Fast deliveries from small quantities through to bulk production.
Previous Projects
New Wire Additive Manufacturing (NEWAM)
Funded Value:£5,886,209
Funded Period: Jun 18 – Jun 24
Funder: EPSRC
Abstract
Our vision is to radically transform Large Area Metal Additive (LAMA) manufacturing, by pioneering:
– new high build-rate wire based DED with greater precision of shape and microstructure
– production of net-shape large-scale engineering structures, at low cost
– guaranteed ‘right-first-time’ homogeneous or tailored high performance properties and structural integrity.
The research outputs from LAMA will include
– New additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing processes for metals with greatly enhanced capability and level of control
– New concepts or feedstock material including compositions, novel shapes and new configurations
– A radically different approach to guaranteeing that component manufactured using these new processes and materials is fit for purpose in demanding structural applications, such as in aircraft manufacture
These are all highly beneficial for UK industry, including end-users of the research outputs from LAMA, as well as the whole supply chain for this new technology. End-users include many industry sectors such as aerospace, defence, energy (including renewables and nuclear), and construction. The new AM processes and materials will lead to significantly reduced manufacturing costs and lead times, combined with much higher productivity. This will make these UK industries much more competitive internationally. LAMA will also give the opportunity for UK businesses to lead the supply chain for these new AM processes, including specialist hardware, lasers, and feedstock materials; providing a major opportunity for export worldwide.
High Productivity Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (HPWAAM)
Funded Value:£1,220,291
Funded Period: Nov 20 – Oct 20
Funder: Innovate UK
**Aim** Demonstrate a new High Productivity Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing process for manufacturing large components and structures for mining, oil&gas and construction industries.
**Objectives**
Industrialise the HPWAAM process for large-scale engineering components,featuring full thermal control and variable resolution (CU, WAAM3D-SME).
Upgrade existing planning and control software to commercial grade enabling implementation of HPWAAM in an industrial environment.
Demonstrate the capabilities of HPWAAM for production of \\\>100kg steel components for mining and construction applications.
Led by Weir Group this challenging project consists of a consortium covering all aspects necessary for industrial implementation of HPWAAM; process technology development (CU, BOC), supply chain (WAAM3D, Wintwire), end users (Weir, Fosters+Partners) and steel fabrication supplier (Steelo-SME).