Additive Manufacturing
Design Freedom Backed by Metallurgical Expertise
Our additive manufacturing capability enables rapid development, design freedom, and advanced problem-solving for complex metal components. Integrated within our wider metallurgical and casting expertise, additive manufacturing is used to support prototyping, tooling development, legacy part replacement, and low-volume production.
Our engineers work closely with customers to identify where additive processes deliver genuine value—whether improving part performance, reducing lead times, or enabling designs that traditional methods cannot achieve. By combining additive manufacturing with simulation, materials science, and downstream machining, we provide a practical route from concept to validated component.
Advantages of Additive Manufacturing with Wall Colmonoy
Additive manufacturing at Wall Colmonoy’s Precision Components group is applied with intent to support engineering objectives.
Additive Manufacturing Application Examples
Precision Components’ additive manufacturing capability supports applications including:
Rotor Turbo Drill
Binder Jet 17-4PH
As Cast
Stator Turbo Drill
Binder Jet 17-4PH
As Cast
Kicker Pad
Binder Jet 17-4PH
As Cast
Feed Dog
Binder Jet 17-4PH
As Cast
Aseptic Knife
Binder Jet 17-4PH
Homogeniser Valve
Binder Jet 17-4H
Specifications for Additive Manufacturing - Binder Jetting
Binder Jetting
Uni-directional
800 co/hr
50 – 100 µm
70,000 nozzles (5x redundancy)
± 3.0%
1600 dpi (1 pL native drop size)
8L – 350 x 222 x 100 mm (13.8 x 8.7 x 3.9 in)
For best results during printing and sintering, we recommend limiting the part size to 150 x 100 x 50 mm
- Nickel
- Cobalt
- Stainless Steel
- Duplex & Super Duplex
- Nickel-Chromium
- Aluminium
- Iron
- Custom
Our Facility
Additive manufacturing is carried out at our Pontardawe, Swansea, UK, facility alongside casting, machining, HIP, and inspection operations. This integrated environment supports efficient development, tight process control, and a smooth transition from prototype to production.
