Evaluation of direct rapid prototyping pattern for investment casting

• Main Authors: Omar, Mohd. Faizan Marwah, Sharif, S., Ibrahim, M., Hehsan, Haffidzudin, M. Busar, M. N., Hafsa, M. N.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/46941/; http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.463-464.226

The ability of rapid prototyping (RP) technology t o fabricate direct part of any complex shape as a sacrificial pattern in shorter lead time has benefited the foundry industries significantly . The quality of investment casting (IC) parts is dir ectly related to the master pattern fabricated from...