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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Controlling Strength And Permeability Of Silica Investment Casting Molds, Darryl M. Kline
Controlling Strength And Permeability Of Silica Investment Casting Molds, Darryl M. Kline
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"Investment casting is a metal casting process in which a ceramic mold is created around a disposable pattern using dip coating. The fine silica flour making up most of the mold gives the benefits of a smooth internal mold surface and high density. The high density allows for investment casting molds to be thinner and lighter than sand-based molds, but gives substantially smaller gaps between particles for air flow. This research focused on the design and improvement of the formulation for making investment casting molds with customizable physical properties. Properties of the molds, specifically flexural strength, permeability, and physical structure, …