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The present paper describes the greentape laser sintering (GTLS) method that allows us to fabricate metallic objects directly from powder, which is based on rapid prototyping technologies. The novelty lies in the use of a thin tape consisting of fine metal powder and organic binders. An automatic lamination forming system based on GTLS process has been developed, and a metallic sample is fabricated for its performance evaluation.
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Maekawa, K., Nishii, T., Iida, S., Suzuki, T. (2002). The Greentape Laser Sintering Method and its Applications. In: Inasaki, I. (eds) Initiatives of Precision Engineering at the Beginning of a Millennium. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47000-4_22
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