Poe Lock Ship Arrestor Rehabilitation Project at the Soo Locks
Sector: Steel • Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States
Source: 3DPrint.com
The project involved repairing the Poe Lock ship arrestor lever arm at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Lincoln Electric used large-format wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to print the part in two pieces made from high-strength, low-alloy steel, which were then welded and machined before installation. This approach significantly reduced the lead time from an estimated 18 months f
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Steel, Seaport, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 3DPrint.com
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involved repairing the Poe Lock ship arrestor lever arm at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Lincoln Electric used large-format wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to print the part in two pieces made from high-strength, low-alloy steel, which were then welded and machined before installation. This approach significantly reduced the lead time from an estimated 18 months for casting to about three months for printing and installation, avoiding a potential six-month lock shutdown. |
Original sector | Civil Works |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
City | Sault Ste. Marie |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Steel, Seaport, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-03-30 |
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