Abstract
Purpose - The purpose of the present study is to investigate statistically controlled investment casting (IC) solution of fused deposition modeling (FDM) based ABS replicas.Design/methodology/approach - The work started with the identification of the benchmark/component. Prototypes (to be used as pattern) were built on FDM with ABS plastic material, followed by IC. The measurements on final casting prepared were made on the co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) from which IT grades were calculated to establish the dimensional accuracy of the components. Findings - This study further highlighted the cast component properties (like: hardness, surface finish) for suitability of this process. Final castings produced are acceptable as per ISO standard UNI EN 20286-I (1995). Originality/value - This process ensures development of statistically controlled IC solution as technological prototypes and proof of concept at less production cost and time.
Purpose - The purpose of the present study is to investigate statistically controlled investment casting (IC) solution of fused deposition modeling (FDM) based ABS replicas.Design/methodology/approach - The work started with the identification of the benchmark/component. Prototypes (to be used as pattern) were built on FDM with ABS plastic material, followed by IC. The measurements on final casting prepared were made on the co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM) from which IT grades were calculated to establish the dimensional accuracy of the components. Findings - This study further highlighted the cast component properties (like: hardness, surface finish) for suitability of this process. Final castings produced are acceptable as per ISO standard UNI EN 20286-I (1995). Originality/value - This process ensures development of statistically controlled IC solution as technological prototypes and proof of concept at less production cost and time.