The goal is to use Rapid Prototyping Techniques (RPT) for the direct manufacture of die components which can produce low volumes parts. The advantages of the results include: Conformal cooling; Good heat dissipation; Shorter turn around time; Minimal manufacturing operation hence less equipment required. The disadvantages include: Limited resources; Restriction on size; Raw material development
Reference:
Pereira, MFV. 2006. Rapid die manufacturing - high pressure casting of low volume non ferrous metals components. 7th Annual International Conference on Competitive Tooling of the Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA), 1-3 November 2006, pp 27.
Pereira, M. (2006). Rapid die manufacturing - high pressure casting of low volume non ferrous metals components. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3228
Pereira, MFV. "Rapid die manufacturing - high pressure casting of low volume non ferrous metals components." (2006): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3228
Pereira M, Rapid die manufacturing - high pressure casting of low volume non ferrous metals components; 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3228 .
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