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Explain this story: ORNL & Boeing produce 2-ton Stamp Form Die mould with WAAM 3D printing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and The Boeing Company have collaborated to 3D print a 2-ton Stamp Form Die (SFD) mould using Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology. This project aims to explore more efficient and cost-effective tooling manufacturing methods for NASA's Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project, focusing on thermoplastic aircraft doors. The 6x4 foot steel mould features integrated curving channels for efficient heating and cooling, and a multi-material design for improved performance, overcoming challenges like warping through simulation and post-processing.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and The Boeing Company have collaborated to 3D print a 2-ton Stamp Form Die (SFD) mould using Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology. This project aims to explore more efficient and cost-effective tooling manufacturing methods for NASA's Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project, focusing on thermoplastic aircraft doors. The 6x4 foot steel mould features integrated curving channels for efficient heating and cooling, and a multi-material design for improved performance, overcoming challenges like warping through simulation and post-processing.
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Published Sep 29, 2026, 05:15 ET · on this site +1h 29m