EQUIPPING DEFENCE

WAM^® or Metal 3D Printing can support parts manufacture across Defence programs, be they Maritime, Land or Airforce focused. Parts printed by AML3D can not only support new programs with innovative and optimised components; but also, sustainment programs where parts may be obsolete or difficult and expensive to obtain.

At AML3D^®, we are committed to building sovereign capability. We understand that sovereign capability is critical to the Defence Industry and are excited to be taking part in supporting the Sovereign Industrial Capability Priorities with WAM^®.

With parts manufacturing occurring at our AML3D^® Adelaide Facility, and an extensive local supply chain, we can partner with Primes and Defence Capability Service Providers in the delivery of manufacturing for projects in accordance with Australian Industry Capability Program requirements.

We are proud to say that all of our parts for Defence are printed at our Adelaide Manufacturing Facility.

A Nickel Aluminium Bronze propeller is an example of a WAM^®
part that can be printed and requires certification

STRONGER PARTS,
FASTER FOR DEFENCE

Traditional manufacturing methods have design constraints that additive manufacturing can overcome. Complex shapes can be metal 3D printed, using less material than cast and forged methods. Our ASME standard wire feedstock used for fabrication allows us to focus on quality and material benefits for your part. Our accessibility to wire feedstock, enables for a faster production time, with little to no lead time required for sourcing manufacturing materials.

At AML3D^®, we can manufacture with expensive high strength to weight metals such as Titanium. Titanium is commonly used in aerospace to create end-use products, resulting in lightweight components that improve the fuel economy of aircraft, land vehicles and navy ships; enhancing mobility and ultimately the survival of personnel.

Independent testing has shown that Wire Additive Manufacturing high strength steel has achieved 30% higher ultimate tensile strength than forged standards. This result highlights the potential use of WAM^® for structural components for maritime vessels and land vehicles.

Furthermore, designs can be optimised with 3D modelling in the 3D printing process for improved performance. Optimised parts often result in removing weaknesses, preventing failure in critical components. Design for Additive Manufacture (DfAM) is further enabled with AML3D^®s proprietary software WAMSoft^®, where it is possible to plan pathways for deposition digitally. Simulation through our digital platform, AMLSoft^® results in part success before the manufacture starts, saving time and cost while ensuring the success of part manufacture.

In Defence, due to the many requirements for product variants, traditional methods of “one size fits all” mass production manufacturing is not appropriate for all Defence programs. 3D printing technologies like Wire Additive Manufacturing that can scale have a unique application in creating tooling for many composite products. These products include maritime components, soldier and law enforcement body armour, unmanned aerial vehicle components and aircraft components. WAM^® is a proven, cost-effective method to manufacture tooling to meet this demand.

DNV Approved Maritime Manufacturer

AML3D is the first and only, Wire Additive Manufacturing company globally to be approved by DNV to manufacture large-scale maritime steel and copper alloy components such as valves, fittings, and other general and structural equipment.

Lloyd's Register
Quality assurance for WAM^®products

Without certification, parts cannot be approved for use. In 2018, AML3D^® became the worlds first facility to receive the “Additive Manufacturing Facility Qualification”.

AML3D^® has the world’s largest, certified ‘production-ready’ metal 3D printers.

Certified
ISO 9001 2015
Quality Compliance

We operate a Quality Management System in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for all 3D metal printing, additive manufacturing and welding structures.

AWS International Standard Compliant

When producing metal components, we are compliant with the globally accepted American Welding Society Standard Specification for Fabrication of Metal Components using Additive Manufacturing AWS D20.1/D20.1M:2019 under the criticality classifications of Class A, B and C.