Additive Manufacturing of Large Composite Component Molds for Automotive Manufacturing
Sector: Metal • Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Source: Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) demonstrated the use of Additive Manufacturing, specifically Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), to produce metal molds for large composite components in mass-produced vehicles. The project involved manufacturing a large battery enclosure mold with intricate internal features using stainless steel ER410 wire at Lincoln Electric Additive Solut
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Metal, Steel, Education, Automotive, Energy Storage, Commercial, Residential, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine
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Description | Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) demonstrated the use of Additive Manufacturing, specifically Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), to produce metal molds for large composite components in mass-produced vehicles. The project involved manufacturing a large battery enclosure mold with intricate internal features using stainless steel ER410 wire at Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions. The lightweight mold met structural performance requirements and was installed on a hydraulic press at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. |
Original sector | Manufacturing |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Knoxville |
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Source | Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Steel, Education, Automotive, Energy Storage, Commercial, Residential, Manufacturing (Industrial), Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-04 |
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