A systematic literature review and bibliometrics using visualization of similarities for patternless sand mold and core production
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Purpose Integrating additive manufacturing (AM) tools in traditional mold-making provides complex yet affordable sand molds and cores. AM processes such as selective laser sintering (SLS) and Binder jetting three-dimensional printing (BJ3DP) are widely used for patternless sand mold and core production. This study aims to perform an in-depth literature review to understand the current status, determine research gaps and propose future research directions. In addition, obtain valuable insights into authors, organizations, countries, keywords, documents, sources and cited references, sources and authors. Design/methodology/approach This study followed the systematic literature review (SLR) to gather relevant rapid sand casting (RSC) documents via Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO databases. Furthermore, bibliometrics was performed via the Visualization of Similarities (VOSviewer) software. Findings An evaluation of 116 documents focused primarily on commercial AM setups and process optimization of the SLS. Process optimization studies the effects of AM processes, their input parameters, scanning approaches, sand types and the integration of computer-aided design in AM on the properties of sample. The authors performed detailed bibliometrics of 80 out of 120 documents via VOSviewer software. Research limitations/implications This review focuses primarily on the SLS AM process. Originality/value A SLR and bibliometrics using VOSviewer software for patternless sand mold and core production via the AM process.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Engineering Technology and Methodologies · Materials Engineering and Processing
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