Rapid prototyping methods suitable for foundry technology

Rapid Prototyping je nezbytnou součástí odvětví moderního slévárenství. Cílem této bakalářské práce je přehled moderních technologií Rapid Prototyping (RP). Dále se tato práce zabývá nejdůležitějšími aplikacemi ve slévárenském průmyslu se zaměřením na metodu vytavitelného modelu.Rapid Prototyping is an essential part of functioning of the modern foundry. The aim of this bachelor thesis is an overview of modern technologies of Rapid Prototyping (RP) techniques. Furthermore, this work addresses the most important applications in the foundry industry with a focus on investment casting technology.

Laser forming: non-contact metal bending offers silversmithing potential

Laser forming is an emerging rapid prototyping (RP) technique that has undergone research worldwide since the mid 1980s. It is a thermo-mechanical process whereby the localized heat input of the laser induces compressive stresses within the material causing it to bend. The process belongs under the umbrella of CAD/CAM technologies, since software can be used to convert a CAD drawing into the data required to drive the axes

Rapid Prototyping In Orthopeadics: Principles And Applications.

Rapid prototyping (RP) is primarily concerned with automated fabrication of tangible model or prototype from computerised data or any computer aided design (CAD) system for visualisation, testing and verification

ANALISA SIFAT FISIK, SIFAT MEKANIK, STRUKTUR PRODUK PROSES INDIRECT PRESSURELESS SINTERING BERBAHAN SERBUK Ni DAN SIFAT TERMAL BERBAHAN SERBUK Cu DENGAN SUPPORTING POWDER BESI COR

Teknologi rapid prototyping (RP) adalah teknologi menghasilkan prototype sebuah produk dengan cepat dan biaya terjangkau sebelum produk industri diproduksi secara masal. Banyak pengembangan bentuk dan dimensi produk yang semakin kompleks dengan geometri yang tidak mungkin dikerjakan dengan proses permesinan konvesional. Salah satu cara untuk menghasilkan produk adalah dengan menggunakan teknologi rapid prototyping (RP). Salah satu teknik RP adalah dengan metode Multi Material Deposition Indirect Sintering (MMDIs). Penelitian ini merupakan lanjutan dari proses sinter konvensional dimana MMDIs tidak memerlukan kompaksi tetapi menggunakan besi cor mesh 100 dan 150 sebagai supporting powder untuk menyangga serbuk Ni mesh 10 µm. Dengan variasi suhu sintering 870OC, 900OC, 930OC, produk hasil MMDIs serbuk Ni mempengaruhi karakteristik seperti kekuatan tarik karena semakin lama proses sintering kekuatannya semakin besar yaitu 42.83 MPa, densitas sebesar7.5 gr/cm3, penyusutan besar sebesar 35.33%, kemurnian Ni menurun menjadi 75% dan konduktivitas termal Cu hasil sintering sebesar 112.5 W/m.0C. Kata kunci :Multi Material Deposition Indirect Sintering (MMDIs), kompaksi, mesh, supporting powder

Simplified Production of Large Prototypes using Visible Slicing

Rapid Prototyping (RP) is a totally automatic generative manufacturing technique based on a “divide-and-conquer” strategy called ‘slicing’. Simple slicing used on 2.5-axis kinematics of the existing RP machines is responsible for the staircase error. Although thinner slices will have less error, the slice thickness has practical limits. Visible Slicing overcomes these limitations. A few visible slices exactly represent the object. Each visible slice can be realized using a 3- axis kinematics machine from two opposite directions. Visible slicing is implemented on Segmented Object Manufacturing (SOM) machine under development. SOM can produce soft large prototypes faster and cheaper with accuracy comparable to that of CNC machining.Mechanical Engineerin

Data transfer between Cad system and RP system: a report

Rapid Prototyping (RP) is a technology that transform a design generated in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to a 3D model parts. CAD models are usually done on a CAD system and then transported into the RP system. A good interface between the CAD and the RP system is one of the key factors of producing a good quality prototype. This paper reports on the results of an experimentation carried out to identify the problems in transferring data between a CAD system (UNIGRAPHICS) and an RP system (QUICKSLICE). Based on the experimentation’s results and analysis, a basic guideline is proposed for a safer data transfer between the CAD system (UNIGRAPHICS) and an RP system (QUICKSLICE)

Injection mould tool manufacture in less than five days

Using novel rapid prototyping (RP) technology combined with established electroforming tehniques and electro-discharge machining (EDM), injection mould tools have been produced in days rather than weeks. These moulds are manufactured in new silicon-aluminium alloys developed by Osprey Metals, containing 50% or more silicon. The synthesis of these processes shows great potential for use in the rapid tooling sector

Rapid manufacturing- state of the art, analysis and future perspectives

Layer based manufacturing system often referred to as Rapid Prototyping (RP) have been in existence for 22 years, in the past 5 years Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has emerged from these RP systems to produce functional and structural customer focused end use components and products. This keynote paper will review the current range of technologies for metallic systems, it will also evaluate the operating principles, features, potential and limitations of current commercially available systems. Rapid Manufacture is increasingly being used for high value difficult to manufacture components with a new set of design rules required to fully exploit the RM systems inherent characteristics. A case studies approach will be used to show the benefits and pitfalls this new design freedom can provide designers

Technologies for rapid prototyping (RP) - basic concepts, quality issues and modern trends

The paper describes the basics of the 3D printing technologies for rapid prototyping (RP). It shows the benefits of their utilization in product design and manufacturing of conventional parts and items with medical and other application. The most mature RP principles are presented and compared.Some trends in developing new 3D printers and corresponding materials for micro/nano and biological applications are described.  Some modern budget platforms are suggested for technology users.The paper also provides a summary of the main quality issues in the layering technologies as well as methodologies for studying the process capabilities, accuracy and maturity

Rapid manufacturing as a tool for agile manufacturing: applications and implementation perspectives

Manufacturing engineers and technologists around the globe are already well familiar with manufacturing methodologies and systems developments in the last part of the twentieth century. Many are probably also familiar with the current state of Rapid Prototyping (RP) technologies, especially in the areas of concept model making and prototype development. They may not however, be so familiar with the more recent developments of these technologies towards Rapid Manufacturing (RM) and the directions which the applications of RM technologies are taking for agile manufacturing purposes in particular. This paper critically reviews the various technologies currently available, outlines development trends in RM, discusses the approach, application and implementation perspectives by which these RM technologies are applied for increasing agility and responsiveness in manufacturing. Furthermore, the paper describes two case study examples to further illustrate the application scenarios in agile manufacturing before concluding remarks