| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 796542 | Journal of Materials Processing Technology | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The techniques of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling have been widely developed during the last years. In this article, electroforming as a procedure to make cores for plastics injection molds is analysed. Shells are obtained from models manufactured through rapid prototyping using the FDM system. The main objective is to analyze the mechanical features of electroformed nickel shells, studying different aspects related to their metallographic structure, hardness, internal stresses and possible failures, by relating these features to the parameters of production of the shells with an electroforming equipment. Finally a core was tested in an injection mold.
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Authors
Mario D. Monzon, M. Dolores Marrero, A. Nizardo Benitez, Pedro M. Hernandez, J. Francisco Cardenes,