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3D Printing for Glass Casting
  DOI :  10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2019.35.100  Published OnlineSeptember 2019
Abstract

This paper reports on research that investigates methods for streamlining the workflow for the production of small cast glass objects from 3D digital files, with a particular focus on how this workflow can be applied in jewellery manufacturing. The conventional method for lost wax casting, whilst effective, is lengthy and time consuming, could 3D printing provide a quicker and more efficient alternative? We will look at print material options for production of mould patterns together with the processes involved in converting these originals into usable moulds. The research also investigates the parameters of the casting and finishing process, in order to achieve a finished piece of acceptable quality. The study enables evaluation of viable options for processing a jewellery piece from a digitally designed model to fabrication in cast glass.

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Claire Haley, Susanne Klein, Tavs Jorgensen, Ryan Brown, "3D Printing for Glass Castingin Proc. IS&T Printing for Fabrication: Int'l Conf. on Digital Printing Technologies (NIP35),  2019,  pp 100 - 104,  https://doi.org/10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2019.35.100

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