Rapid investment casting: Direct and indirect approaches via fused deposition modelling

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Volumn 23, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 93-101

  Lee, C W ^a   Chua, C K ^a   Cheah, C M ^a   Tan, L H ^a   Feng, C ^a  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Fused deposition modelling; Investment casting; Rapid prototyping; Silicone rubber moulding

Indexed keywords

CERAMIC MATERIALS; COSTS; MOLDS; RAPID PROTOTYPING; SILICONES; WAXES;

RAPID INVESTMENT CASTING;

CASTING;

EID: 0842267360     PISSN: 02683768     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00170-003-1694-y     Document Type: Article

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