Additive Manufacturing

​ Centennial Lab 

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The Additive Manufacturing Centennial Lab utilizes cutting edge wire-based additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology to provide means of manufacturing and renovation of medium-to-large, metallic net-shaped parts and components. The technology provides engineering solutions with high precision, excellent mechanical properties, while being cost effective and sustainable. The exceptional efficiency and rapid productions rates of the process makes it preferable to traditional manufacturing processes. This technology is applicable in various industries, including aviation, automotive, marine, oil and gas, tools and molds, and biomedical implants. The AUC AM Centennial Lab is the first integrated metal additive manufacturing robotic system locally and regionally. AMCL plays active role in boosting the Egyptian industry through networking of key players in the field of AM locally, regionally and internationally. Accordingly, the AMCL is expected to expand and flourish based on self-funded based on a sustainability plan, which includes industrial partnerships, extramural research funds, and services to industry as well as capacity building programs.

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WAAM Technology 

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Wire Arc Additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a subcategory of AM manufacturing processes. Unlike powder based additive manufacturing, WAAM utilizes a GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) torch attached to an industrial robotic arm. The configuration generates parts through layer by layer deposition of molten metal wire. Thereby, melting of the wire is achieved by an electric arc. WAAM has numerous advantages over other powder based AM processes. WAAM is unconstructed in terms of part volume and can produce much larger components. The process also provides much higher production rates with higher mechanical properties at lower costs. The feedstock of WAAM is more readily available, while metallic powders are more expensive, hazardous, and difficult to obtain.

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​HOW CAN WE HELP YOU

Manufacturing And Repairing

AMCL has a distinguished team of modelling, simulation, characterization, and manufacturing engineers that are trained to the highest levels so that we are able to bring our customer’s ideas to reality. AMCL has a wide range of machinery at our disposal. We employ wire arc additive manufacturing technology in order to produce net or near net shape products. To find out more about our project click here. (Link to what we case studies). Wire Arc Additive Repairing is an emerging industry that AMCL has mastered to allow failed components to be reintroduced into the business cycle, thereby reducing cost and down time.

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3D Scanning

3D Scanning is an advanced process where 3D models are created from real world object or environment. A 3D Scanner is complicated piece of hardware and software. It can be based on different technologies, each with its own advantages and limitations. The technology has multiple application in various industries ranging from the entertainment and film industry to the aerospace industry.
In AMCL, 3D scanners are used for reverse engineering, which is examining existing products in order to develop a better understanding of the interconnections between the component so that we are able to improve on the existing design.

Reverse Engineering

To constantly innovate in todays competitive market, you must generate new ideas and implement them quickly in your product. The best option for you would be to outsource reverse engineering services to an experienced service provider. Our reverse engineering solutions provide detailed 3D models from physical parts of any product or equipment that can be utilized to create better designs while keeping manufacturability and the development process in mind. We leverage the latest technologies to deliver top quality services to our clients.

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Topology Optimization

Topology is a field of mathematics that studies how properties of geometric shape are preserved under different deformation conditions such as stretching, twisting, crumpling and bending, but not tearing or gluing.
Topology optimization (TO) is a design technique that aims to reduce the weight of the product by removing materials from the design while maintaining structural integrity. The resulting shape is usually highly irregular and is difficult to manufacture using conventional techniques, thus making it extremely suitable for additive manufacturing.
The main objective of the mathematical model is to maximize stiffness which is a function in the geometry of the product and the material used. The design is discretized into a mesh, then each component of the mesh is analyzed to find out whether it can be removed while maintaining structural integrity or not. Multiple iterations of this process will result in the optimum topology of the design.
AMCL utilizes TO in the design process to ensure that our solutions are engineered to maximize performance while minimizing cost and material waste.