Rapid Tooling Guidelines for Sand Casting describes the guidelines for the sand casting industry in using rapid tooling processes. Topics in the seven chapters include sand casting processes, tool design and construction, fast freeform fabrication processes, rapid tooling processes, sand casting dimension control, rapid tooling evaluation methods and decision making processes. Twelve case studies will also be examined in the book.

Provides guidelines in selecting the right rapid tooling processes as the sand casting industry is facing more pressure to shorten the lead time and improve the dimensional quality Not many books on this subject in the marketplace Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Sand Casting Processes.- Tool Design and Construction for Sand Casting.- Fast Freeform Fabrication Methods and Processes.- Rapid Tooling Processes.- Sand Casting Dimensional Control.- Evaluating Tooling Alternatives.- Tooling Alternative Selection Case Studies.