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A methodology to evaluate the influence of part geometry on residual stresses in selective laser melting

Mugwagwa, L.; Dimitrov, D.; Matope, S.; Becker, T. H. (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2016)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The subject of residual stresses induced by the Selective Laser Melting (SLM) process has been one of the main focus areas in literature over the past decade. It has been reported that residual stresses ...

Toward understanding the process limits of incremental sheet forming of titanium alloys

Uheida, E. H.; Oosthuizen, G. A.; Dimitrov, D. (Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2016)

Incremental sheet forming (ISF) process is characterised by high flexibility at low cost, and short replacement time. ISF as a process has received global attention. Particular areas include the aerospace industries, ...

An introduction to rapid casting : development and investigation of process chains for sand casting of functional prototypes

Dimitrov, D.; Van Wijck, W.; De Beer, N. (SAIIE, 2007)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the results obtained from studies on different Rapid Tooling process chains in order to improve the design and manufacture of foundry equipment that is used for sand casting of ...

Three dimensional printing in the South African industrial environment

Dimitrov, D.; Schreve, K.; De Beer, N.; Christiane, P. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2008-05)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current development of the rapid prototyping industry in South Africa is characterised by the strong dominance and fast growth in sales of three dimensional printers. Although it reflects the ...