THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF 3-D PRINTING
3-D printing has applications in many parts of the metalcasting industry and allows facilities and clients to achieve numerous different constructions and positive outcomes.
A AN MCDP STAFF REPORT
dditive manufacturing is a growing part of met- alcasting. Whether it’s because of the desire to cast complex components or the need for more automa- tion and quicker turnarounds, 3-D printing looks to be a key part of the future of the industry. Metal Casting Design & Purchasing has col-
lected four examples of additive manufacturing. T e components produced were for diff erent industries, but all have 3-D printing in common.
Engine Crankcase Prototype for Racing
Eck Industries (Manitowoc, Wiscon-
sin), Hoosier Pattern (Decatur, Indiana) Choosing 3-D printed sand for this
the program and avoided $60,000 in
crankcase casting avoided the need for traditional tooling, cut 10 weeks from the program and avoided $60,000 in
Choosing 3-D printed sand for this crankcase cas ing a oided the need for traditional tooling, cut 10 weeks from the program and a oided
Choosing 3-D printed sand for this crankcase casting avoided the need for traditional tooling, cut 10 weeks from the program and avoided $60,000 in pattern and fi xture costs.
30 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | May/Jun 2017
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