1.2.6. Moulds and Casting Patterns

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a mould?

   Hint

   Think about where you might pour liquids to form a solid shape.

2. 2.

   Name a benefit of using additive manufacturing for moulds.

   Hint

   Consider how quickly things can change in the manufacturing process.

3. 3.

   What is one of the main benefits of using additive manufacturing for mould production?

   • Time efficiency
   • More waste
   • Increased costs

   Hint

   Think about how quickly something can be produced compared to traditional methods.

4. 4.

   True or False: Additive manufacturing cannot produce complex designs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what makes 3D printing unique.

5. 5.

   Analyze the trade-offs between adopting traditional mould production versus additive manufacturing in terms of cost, flexibility, and production speed.

   Hint

   Consider what industries could benefit most from rapid changes.

6. 6.

   Propose a new product idea that could benefit from AM-produced moulds and outline its development process.

   Hint

   Focus on user-specific needs that can be addressed through customisation.