The integral component of this investigation was evaluating the feasibility of using silicone molds for the near net shape manufacture of poured epoxy grinding wheels in an economical and efficient manner. Development of the two-part, two-component mold equips Norton Company with a tool to satisfy customers' requirements for flexibility in product development programs. The fundamental objectives of this project included designing and fabricating a silicone mold and using it to achieve near net shape manufacture of epoxy grinding wheels, without release difficulties.

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Creator

• Kehl, Jason Schumacher
• Webster, Jeffrey John
• Jayaraman, Neeta
• Jain, Neeta

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 99C021M

Advisor

• Apelian, Diran
• Thompson, Robert W.

Year

• 1999

Sponsor

• Norton Company

Date created

• 1999-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright