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title: "JOME Engineering adopts Vipra AM to cut sampling valve lead times by 90%"
url: https://www.voxelmatters.com/jome-engineering-adopts-vipra-am-to-cut-sampling-valve-lead-times-by-90/
date: 2025-11-13
modified: 2025-11-13
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author: "Davide Sher"
description: "JOME Engineering has transitioned from conventional casting to robotic metal 3D printing to manufacture stainless-steel sampling valves, reducing production time from 60 days to less than 48 hours. The shift..."
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  - "Metal Additive Manufacturing"
  - "Oil and Gas"
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# JOME Engineering adopts Vipra AM to cut sampling valve lead times by 90%

[JOME Engineering](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/jome-engineering-llc/) has transitioned from conventional casting to robotic metal 3D printing to manufacture stainless-steel sampling valves, reducing production time from 60 days to less than 48 hours. The shift was enabled by [Caracol’](https://www.voxelmatters.directory/company/caracol-studio/)s wire arc additive manufacturing platform, [Vipra AM Extreme Productivity (XP)](https://www.voxelmatters.com/caracol-launches-vipra-am-integrated-robotic-metal-3d-printing-platform/), and marks a significant milestone in the use of additive processes for industrial components in the marine and offshore energy sectors.

![Learn how JOME Engineering transformed stainless-steel valve production using Caracol](https://www.voxelmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Caracol-Jome-sampling-valve-vipraam.jpg)Based in the United Arab Emirates, JOME Engineering serves the oil and gas and marine markets where equipment reliability and fast turnaround are critical. The company identified a production bottleneck in its legacy method of casting sampling valve bodies, which typically required weeks of mold preparation, pouring, and post-processing.

By deploying Vipra AM, JOME built a 20.5-kilogram valve body in Stainless Steel 316L with a line pressure rating of 5 bar. The WAAM system completed printing in 7.5 hours, and the finished component, including post-processing, was delivered in under two days. The part was printed near-net-shape, minimizing material waste and reducing the need for extensive machining.

JOME reports that the shift to WAAM technology has not only improved turnaround times but also cut material waste and energy use. Traditional casting processes often yield high scrap rates and significant emissions due to prolonged furnace cycles. In contrast, the additive approach uses only the material required for the build, with around 15 kilograms of wire used to produce the valve body, and eliminates the need for mold tooling and high-temperature pouring.

The ability to produce critical components such as sampling valves on demand enhances supply chain resilience and reduces downtime risks, especially in offshore environments where logistics are complex and costly. JOME describes the initiative as a step toward a more flexible and sustainable production model.

“This project highlights the transformative impact of robotic metal additive manufacturing on legacy processes,” said the company in a statement. “By replacing casting with Vipra AM, we’ve accelerated delivery timelines, reduced waste, and maintained the mechanical integrity needed for demanding oil and gas applications.”