Research on the curing time of printed molds, including the aging, requires more exploration. This study describes the experiments of 3D printed specimens in which... more

The phenolic urethane reaction causes byproducts to be emitted from molds as they cure. These emissions are thought to be linked to the physical property development of... more

Selective powder deposition (SPD) is an additive manufacturing technology developed to produce metal parts. In the process, unbound metal and support powders are... more

Die casting has benefitted from the explosion of additive manufacturing technologies and processes over the last decade. From inserts manufactured with complex conformal... more

Binder jet 3D printing is revolutionizing sandcasting & enabling complex cores that can’t be produced any other way and organic rigging designs that help... more

This webinar will present the experiences of three different companies in acquiring and setting up 3D printers in their operations. The focus will be on using printers... more

An update on the AFS Research Project: Lost Foam Process Stainless Steel ASTM A351 CF8M.

Did you know some foundries have applied additive manufacturing to their existing processes? Find out how foundries are able to do this with an AFS member-only Webinar.... more

In the past few years, the number of manufacturers of metal additive manufacturing systems has ballooned from less than ten to more than thirty and new ones seem to... more

Faster, higher quality at lower cost/higher value. Focus on operational sustainability and materials that offer increased process flexibility and deliver higher quality c... more