FDM Prototypes as Sand Casting Patterns

From: Nagendra H. V. (proj BGM) (snakes@mecheng.iisc.ernet.in)
Date: Thu Apr 17 1997 - 06:31:11 EEST


Hello Everybody,

        I wish to use FDM prototypes as patterns for sand casting.

1. Has anybody used RP models ( particularly FDM prototypes in ABS ) as
   patterns for sand castings ?

2. What is the approx. no. of times the pattern can be used?

3. Was the pattern surface coated/sprayed with metal or epoxy resins or
   paints to enhance life of the patterns ?

        My thanks in advance to everybody who can provide me the answers
to the above questions.

regards
nagendra

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