The purpose of this research work is to ascertain and prioritize the failure modes affecting
the quality of the castings and to practise lean tools to enhance the performance of the …

Purpose This study aims to examine factors that determine the adoption of additive
manufacturing by small-and medium-sized industries. It provides insights with regard to …

In this article, we present research results on the closing conditions of internal metallurgical
discontinuities during the hot elongation operation of a Zr-1% Nb alloy ingot using physical …

This article presents the results of testing the conditions of closing foundry voids during the
hot forging operation of an ingot made of zirconium with 1% Nb alloy and use of physical …

Abstract 3D sand printing (3DSP) is a comparatively new additive manufacturing (AM)
technology which has opened new opportunities for the sand-casting industry. Complex …

The 3D sand printing (3DSP) process is a binder jetting class of additive manufacturing
process that can incorporate complex 3D mold designs and consolidate cores with intricate …

Casting process carries a threat of deficiency occurrence during stages of manufacturing
because of the involvementof a large number of manufacturing parameters starting from …

The purpose of the paper is to analyze existing approaches and tools used in the foundry
support industry to develop a computer technology containing a database of Ukrainian …

The development of foundry process is based on industrial practices and knowledge of the
employees about the process. Most foundries are following trial and error system and few …

The main points of this study's findings in creating a prediction model to detect gas faults in
metal casting processes are summarized in the abstract. Four different defect classes …