Metalcasting Industry Roadmap


x Support and replace conventional manufacturing with AM x Print cores, molds at casting rate


Target Outcomes


x Broad adoption of AM in metalcasting operations x Faster new product development times and reduced lead times x More efficient designs x Lower cost for complex parts and core / mold assemblies x Rapidly produced patterns, tools, and molds via removal techniques


Lightweighting


Making efficiently-designed castings that use only the section thickness that is needed for the service loads, manufacturing variability and tolerance stack-ups, manufacturing capabilities of the casting process, and fluid life of the metal being cast will allow metalcasting to compete DJDLQVW RWKHU PDQXIDFWXULQJ WHFKQRORJLHV 7KH WHUP ³7KLQ :DOO &DVWLQJ´ LV a way of labeling this approach and the needs expressed by the community that uses castings. As wall thickness is reduced, the need increases to produce castings with enhanced soundness and integrity.


Key Tasks


x Make thinner wall castings x Enhance soundness and integrity in thinner wall castings x Develop novel joining techniques to create lighter structures


Target Outcomes


x Lower component weights, potential improved fuel efficiency in transportation sector x Improved performance via higher integrity parts x Enhanced products that incorporate multiple parts and materials


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