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Afonso Cabrita is a materials engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of additive manufacturing and metal forming, with a particular emphasis on wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of aluminium alloys. His most-cited work, "Formability of a wire arc deposited aluminium alloy" (2017), has garnered 51 citations and stands as a foundational contribution to understanding how WAAM-produced components can be subsequently shaped through conventional forming processes. This research addresses a critical gap in the field: while WAAM offers design freedom and material efficiency, the mechanical behavior and formability of the as-deposited material were poorly understood. Cabrita’s work demonstrated that WAAM aluminium alloys can exhibit comparable or even superior formability to wrought counterparts under certain conditions, opening new possibilities for hybrid manufacturing strategies. His findings have implications for aerospace, automotive, and marine industries, where lightweight, complex-shaped components are in high demand. By bridging additive and subtractive manufacturing paradigms, Cabrita has helped advance the practical adoption of WAAM for structural applications. His research continues to inform process optimization and material characterization efforts, making him a notable voice in the evolving landscape of metal additive manufacturing.
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- 1Formability of a wire arc deposited aluminium alloy51 citations · 2017