in action CASTINGS


3-D Printed Mold Reduces Cost, Time to Market for Prototype


Cast Component: Steering clamp prototype. Material: 356-T6 aluminum. Process: Sand casting.


Application: Motorcycle front steering assembly.


Casting Supplier: Craft Pattern & Mold, Montrose, Minn.


Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 3 in.


Casting Customer: Polaris Industries, Medina, Minn.


• T e 3-D printed sand molds and cores re- duce cost and lead times for both prototype and production castings.


• T e high-strength aluminum reduced weight by 30% compared to the previously fabricated steel model.


• T e near-net-shape casting eliminated costly second- ary machining requirements and incorporated the logo directly into the component.


Mar/Apr 2015 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | 19


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