Additive Manufacturing solutions
Vallourec has selected two technologies to improve the future of the metallic component value chain for the Oil & Gas market: Thermal spray and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).
Additive Manufacturing is a process of creating a three-dimensional object by adding material (layers or projections). This technology can build shapes that are not possible with traditional casting, forging or machining methods. These two technologies address different applications and needs: Thermal spray turn standard pipes into more complex pipes with added features; WAAM prints large metallic parts on demand.
On-demand production
Optimized design for large metallic parts
Short lead times
Faster delivery in remote locations
Cloud-based inventory
Digital warehousing
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Additive Manufacturing Lead, TotalEnergies
Additive Manufacturing Lead, TotalEnergies
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Customer stories
Vallourec has recently produced 2 lifting plugs using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) meeting Weatherford’s urgent operational demands. The 3D-printed safety-critical components weighed 175kg each with a tailor-made diameter of 50cm and were designed for load carrying applications of around 100 metric tons.
“We were extremely happy with the finished product and will look to Vallourec and this method for future requirements.”
“We were extremely happy with the finished product and will look to Vallourec and this method for future requirements.”
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