RAMLAB unveils class-approved WAAMpeller after tugboat trials

Nov 30, 2017 · Demonstration · RAMLAB · Manufacturing

RAMLAB unveiled the class-approved WAAMpeller after its wire-arc-additively-manufactured ship propeller completed operational trials on a Damen tug.

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Evidence notes

  • RAMLAB fabricated the triple-blade nickel-aluminium-bronze propeller with wire arc additive manufacturing and Autodesk PowerMill software.
  • Damen tested the second WAAMpeller on a Stan Tug 1606 in bollard-pull, crash-stop and speed trials under Bureau Veritas oversight.
  • The printed propeller matched the behaviour of a conventional cast propeller during the tests, including the full-ahead to full-reverse crash-stop load case.

Company context

RAMLAB develops wire-arc additive manufacturing, automated welding and robotic repair systems. Its MaxQ Robot and MaxQ Cobot combine sensing, planning and welding control for geometry repair and additive manufacturing workflows.

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