Effect of Sintering Temperature on Surface Morphology and Roughness of 3D-printed Silicon Ceramic Cores

Qiaolei LI; Yue GU; Xuehua YU; Chaowei ZHANG; Mingke ZOU; Jingjing LIANG; Jinguo LI

doi:10.15541/jim20210654

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