Integration of rapid prototyping and electroforming for tooling application

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Abstract

Solid freeform fabrication integrated with electroforming as a novel process for the generation of metal molds and EDM electrodes is presented in this paper. A part built by stereolithography is metalized by electroless plating and then placed in an electroplating solution where metal is deposited upon the part by electrolysis. After the desired thickness of metal has been reached, the part is removed from the metal shell by heating. The shell is then backed with other materials to form a mold cavity or an EDM electrode. The accuracy of the formed mold cavity or EDM electrode influenced by materials and process parameters is discussed.

Identifier

0032669564 (Scopus)

Publication Title

CIRP Annals Manufacturing Technology

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0007-8506(07)63145-X

ISSN

00078506

First Page

119

Last Page

122

Issue

1

Volume

48

Fund Ref

State of New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology

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