A Simple Method of Reducing Coolant Leakage for Direct Metal Printed Injection Mold with Conformal Cooling Channels Using General Process Parameters and Heat Treatment

Direct metal printing is a promising technique for manufacturing injection molds with complex conformal cooling channels from maraging steel powder, which is widely applied in automotive or aerospace industries. However, two major disadvantages of direct metal printing are the narrow process window...

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Main Authors: Chil-Chyuan Kuo, Shao-Xuan Qiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/23/7258