Wax Pattern Shrinkage Project Summary

Authors

David Bishop, Brigham Young University
Perry Carter, Brigham Young University

Keywords

wax pattern, shrinkage, investment casting

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to better understand the sources of variation that influence the shrinkage of wax patterns in investment casting. With a better understanding of the variation, manufacturers will be able to produce parts that have more precise dimensions.

Recommended Citation

Bishop, David and Carter, Perry (2013) "Wax Pattern Shrinkage Project Summary," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2027.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2027