3. Results and discussion
3.1. Hybrid support structure
Figure 3 shows the implementation of the hybrid support concept into real castings. The LTCC dummy is placed on the Al99.5 sheets and positioned in the cavity of the casting mold. Subsequent to the fabrication procedure, x-ray analysis is carried out to investigate the produced casting goods.
ig. 3 (a) Positioning of the hybrid support system including a LTCC dummy subsequent to the casting cycle; (b) Casting product; (c) x-ray image of a casting within the range of the damage free LTCC dummy.