Vaidyanathan, RanjiHarrison, Jefferson2023-08-022023-08-022022-12https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14446/338782Through the rise in additive manufacturing increased efforts are being made toutilize these processes in traditional manufacturing. This allows for the increased complexity and expedited processing which would otherwise be unavailable to traditionalcasting operations. The objective of this paper is to compare multiple methods of additive manufacturing assistance to determine the best procedures for producing a complex part that would otherwise be unattainable through traditional casting. Two methods were studied binder jet assistance of sand casting, and poly jet assistance of investment casting. The study and comparison consisted of dimensional comparison to determine the adequacy and capability of the proposed methods, while also discussing the drawback and disadvantages experienced during production of the casting molds. The results indicate that significant improvements of time can be managed, but careful consideration to mold design must be maintained to ensure best production capability.application/pdfCopyright is held by the author who has granted the Oklahoma State University Library the non-exclusive right to share this material in its institutional repository. Contact Digital Library Services at lib-dls@okstate.edu or 405-744-9161 for the permission policy on the use, reproduction or distribution of this material.Thesisadditiveadditive manufacturingcastinginvestment castingsand castingsolidification