RAPID MANUFACTURING METHOD
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1. A rapid manufacturing method, comprising the steps of:
- (a) forming tooling that includes a die pattern in a rapid manufacturing process; and
(b) coating the tooling with a conductive material.
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Abstract
A rapid manufacturing method includes forming tooling in a rapid manufacturing process. The tooling is coated with a conductive material.
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23 Claims
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1. A rapid manufacturing method, comprising the steps of:
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(a) forming tooling that includes a die pattern in a rapid manufacturing process; and (b) coating the tooling with a conductive material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 22)
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14. A rapid manufacturing method, comprising the steps of:
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(a) building tooling that includes a die pattern from a polymeric material using a rapid manufacturing process; (b) coating the tooling with a metallic material; (c) manufacturing a casting article with the tooling; and (d) using the casting article in a casting process to cast a part. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23)
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