Research and Application of Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing Technology

Author of the article:JIANG Shuxin, LI Fengguang

Author's Workplace：School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan 442002, China

Key Words：wire; arc; additive manufacturing

Abstract：Wire and arc additive manufacturing technology has attracted more and more attention because of its advantages of short forming cycle, high material utilization, small forming part size limitation and low manufacturing cost. In this paper, the principle, characteristics and additive materials of wire and arc additive manufacturing technology are introduced, the research on microstructure and properties of forming parts and the application status in industry are summarized, and the application prospect of this technology is pointed out.