Professional paper

Optimization of the investment casting process

M. Martinez-Hernandez ; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nuevo León, México
A. Juarez-Hernandez ; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nuevo León, México
M. Ayala Vera ; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nuevo León, México
J. Ayala-Cazares ; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nuevo León, México
M. Hernandez-Rodriguez ; Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nuevo León, México

Abstract

Rapid prototyping is an important technique for manufacturing. This work refers to the manufacture of hollow patterns made of polymeric materials by rapid prototyping technologies for its use in the preparation of ceramic molds in the investment casting process. This work is focused on the development of a process for manufacturing patterns different from those that currently exist due to its hollow interior design, allowing its direct use in the fabrication of ceramic molds; avoiding cracking and fracture during the investment casting process, which is an important process for the foundry industry.

Keywords

foundry; hollow pattern; rapid prototyping; moulding

Hrčak ID:

74870

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/74870

Publication date:

2.4.2012.

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