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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the increased role that rapid prototyping has taken in the metal casting industry for the production of near-net shape castings as well as reducing the new product lead time essential in concurrent engineering cycles. Additionally, research will (1) assess associated costs for product development, (2) determine time percentages procured for each level of development and manufacture and determine the stages where Rapid Prototyping can effectively aid in time reduction and engineering changes, (3) and the trends that the cast metals industry is trying to achieve through use of this technology.

Year of Submission

1994

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Industrial Technology

First Advisor

Scott C. Helzer

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Date Original

Spring 1994

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1 PDF file (iv, 65 pages)

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