Preliminary communication

Measurement of casting parameters in ZnAlCu₃ molds created by additive technology

S. Medić ; University of Applied Sciences, Karlovac, Croatia
J. Groš ; University of Applied Sciences, Karlovac, Croatia
A. Horvatić ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia
Ž. Kondić ; University North, Varaždin,Croatia
L. Maglić ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod, University of Osijek, Croatia

Abstract

This paper examines the parameters of casting ZnAl₄Cu₃ alloy (volume, castability, density and occupancy of the mold) in mold made additive technology. Molds made by additive technology are: cheaper in production of a small number of castings, geometrically more accurate and faster made. From obtained results of this paper it is clearly seen that printed mold must be protected with thermal coating because liquid adhesive of powder otherwise evaporates during casting and creates additional moisture in the mold, as it was noted.

Keywords

casting; ZnAlCu₃; additive technology; zirconium dioxide coating

Hrčak ID:

157429

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/157429

Publication date:

1.10.2016.

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