Functionally graded mold inserts by laser-based flexible fabrication: Processing modeling, structural analysis, and performance evaluation

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 166, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 286-293

  Jiang, Wenping ^a   Nair, Rajeev ^a   Molian, Pal ^a  

^a Iowa State University of Science and Technology   (United States)

Author keywords

Functionally graded molds; Laser; Process analysis; Quasi coaxial nozzle; Thermal fatigue; Thermal gradient

Indexed keywords

CRACKS; FABRICATION; FUNGI; LASERS; MICROSTRUCTURE; NOZZLES; PROCESS CONTROL; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; SURFACE TENSION;

FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MODEL; PROCESS ANALYSIS; QUASI-COAXIAL NOZZLES; THERMAL FATIGUE; THERMAL GRADIENT;

DIE CASTING INSERTS;

EID: 22944491142     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2004.08.029     Document Type: Article

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