Research Article

FDM Rapid Prototyping Technology of Complex-Shaped Mould Based on Big Data Management of Cloud Manufacturing

Table 2

The shrinkage percentage of each spur face gear master mould.

Core
Cylindrical baseReflexive mould of spur face gearPouring cavity of keywayCentre-locating hole of coreCentre-locating shaft
1.12%0.22%0.35%0.51%0.64%
Bottom die
Square baseCylindrical boss
1.46%0.19%
Top die
Square baseCylindrical groovePouring cavity of keywayCentre-locating hole of core
1.41%0.10%0.41%0.57%