Design & Optimization for 3D Sand Printing

Overview

There are many advantages to the use of 3D sand printing of molds and cores, especially when it comes to casting design, and the technology is being rapidly adopted in all sectors. This course focuses on designing castings for the 3D sand printing process, as well as optimizing existing designs to take advantage of the unique capabilities afforded by the process. Course topics include: the advantages/limitations of the 3D printing process, the storage and handling of cores and molds, gating design process, and the use of simulation, file formats, and key features allowable will be described. Case studies will be used throughout the course.

Attendees will complete this course with concrete ideas for the cost reduction of core assemblies via core integration, reduction of lead times and prototyping costs, potentially eliminating costs for pattern and tooling storage and maintenance, and assessing the break-even point between the technology and part volume. Participants will be able to talk intellectually, cut through the hype around the subject, and be the expert in their organization on 3D Sand Printing technology applications to get castings made faster, more accurately, and with less scrap.