Lincoln Electric is pleased to announce that its industry-pioneering proprietary, large-scale 3D metal printing solution has been selected by Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (“BPMI”) for development to support the U.S. Navy.
As part of the development program, Lincoln Electric will be 3D printing large-scale propulsion components measuring almost 10 feet in diameter and weighing up to 20,000 pounds.
network of strategic program
“We are proud to continue expanding our network of strategic program partners to the U.S. Navy,” commented Barbara Staniscia, BPMI’s President and General Manager.
“Metal additive manufacturing is pivotal to driving innovation and supply chain resiliency, enabling the program to deliver advanced capabilities to the U.S. Navy.”
accelerating shipbuilding
“We are pleased to be a strategic partner to BPMI and support the U.S. Navy’s goal to accelerate shipbuilding,” stated Mark Douglass, Ph.D., Business Development Manager, Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions.
“We believe our advanced manufacturing process, supported by in-house wire feedstock production and industry-pioneering application, automation and metallurgical expertise can add significant value in meeting the U.S. Navy’s goals.”
The 3D metal printing platform
Lincoln Electric operates the world’s largest wire-based 3D metal printing platform in Cleveland, Ohio, and is fully vertically integrated with high-volume wire manufacturing across a range of alloys, 3D robotic cell integration, and proprietary SculptPrint™ OS software.
The state-of-the-art additive manufacturing solution rapidly 3D prints large-scale, metal-based parts directly from CAD files up to 8 times faster than traditional casting or forging methods.