Rapid casting technology based on selective laser sintering.

Selective laser sintering (SLS), as a kind of additive manufacturing technology, which uses a laser beam to scan and heat powder material layer by layer to form parts (models), is widely used in the field of casting, mainly for preparing casting coated sand cores, investment casting patterns, etc. The SLS technique facilitates rapid casting and shortens the casting production periods by eliminating mold preparation. In this study, we reached conclusions for the basic principles and characteristics of SLS methods, and focused on the research status, key technology and development trend of SLS in the fields of forming coated sand-casting molds and investment casting patterns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]