UNIT-I

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. What is Rapid Prototyping and explain about different steps involved in Rapid Prototyping technology.

2. Describe the benefits and limitations of Rapid Prototyping.

3. Explain RP process chain with neat sketch.

4.Distinguish between traditional prototyping and rapid prototyping.

5. Describe the various stages in the development of rapid prototyping systems with highlighting the advantages
and limitations.

6. Write the few applications of stereo lithography system.

7. List advantages and disadvantages when rapid prototyping concept is applied to solid ground curing (SGC)?

UNIT-II

1 Describe the working principle, advantages and disadvantages of SLA process with a neat diagram.

2. Write the models and specifications of different LOM machines used.

3. Briefly explain the stereo lithography process with neat sketch and what are the process parameters of SLA
system that influence the part quality?

4.What are the various LOM materials and their typical applications?

5. What are the advantages and limitations of FDM process

6. Describe the process of fused deposition modeling and list the factors that affect the part quality.

7. List out the applications, advantages and disadvantages of laminated object manufacturing (LOM)?

8. Explain the path generation in fusion decomposition modeling (FDM)

UNIT-III

1. What are the factors that influence the performance of the 3D printing process? Explain in detail.

2. What are different types of materials available for the SLS system? What are their respective applications.

3. List out technical specifications of 3D printer.