The University of Alabama Excalibur Project

The University of Alabama Excalibur Project

Using 3D imaging software and investment casting techniques, a University of Alabama senior design group created a full-scale replica of an 18th century sword for the Office of Archaeological Research at Moundville, AL. The hilt was 3D printed and investment cast in three pieces. A custom-forged the...

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Published in:JOM (1989) 2018-08, Vol.70 (8), p.1366-1368
Main Author: Gupta, Subhadra
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
18th century
Aluminum
Archaeology
Casting
Chemistry/Food Science
Colleges & universities
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Environment
Investment casting
Museums
Physics
Rose, Maggie
Software
Students
Three dimensional printing
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Summary:Using 3D imaging software and investment casting techniques, a University of Alabama senior design group created a full-scale replica of an 18th century sword for the Office of Archaeological Research at Moundville, AL. The hilt was 3D printed and investment cast in three pieces. A custom-forged the sword hilt. The project received much local publicity and won first place in the American Foundry Society casting competition in Birmingham, AL. It is currently displayed at the University of Alabama's Museum of Natural History. The team of four students -- Hanna Hefley, Michael Rose, Maggie Saylor and Daniel Massie -- approached the Moundville Archaeological Museum with the idea of creating a replica of an 18th century British Hanger rapier in the collection.
ISSN:1047-4838
1543-1851