INTRODUCTION

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RAPID PROTOTYPING (RP)

PREPARED BY: DR. CHIRAG R. SANGHANI

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 WHAT IS RAPID PROTOTYPING ?
 A prototype is a scale model of an actual product.
 It is often used as part of the product design process
to allow engineers and designers the ability to
explore design alternatives, test theories and confirm
performance prior to starting production of a new
product.
 Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to
quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or
assembly using three-dimensional computer aided
design (CAD) data.

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 The first rapid prototyping method, called stereo
lithography, was developed in the late 1980s, but
more sophisticated techniques are available today.
 It is an additive manufacturing process in which the
part is fabricated by deposition of layers contoured in
a (x-y) plane two dimensionally.

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 RP TECHNIQUES
1. Stereolithography (SLA)
2. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
3. Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
4. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
5. Three Dimensional Printing (3DP)
6. Solid ground curing (SGC)

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 GENERALIZED STEPS FOR RP
1. Create a CAD model of the design.
2. Convert the CAD model to .STL (Standard Tessellation
Language) format.
3. Slice the STL file into thin cross-sectional layers (0.05
- 0.1 mm).
4. Construct the model one layer atop another.
5. Clean and finish the model.

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 ADVANTAGES OF RP
 Reduced design & development time
 Reduced overall product development cost
 Separate material can be used for component and
support
 No need to design jigs and fixtures
 No need of mould or other tools
 Post processing include only finishing and cleaning
 Harder materials can be easily used
 Minimum material wastage
 Improved and increased user involvement

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 DISADVANTAGES OF RP
 Lack of accuracy
 Added initial costs
 Some rapid prototyping processes are still expensive
and not economical
 Material properties like surface finish and strength
cannot be matched
 Many times component get distorted
 The range of materials that can be used is limited

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 APPLICATIONS OF RP
 Patterns for sand casting, investment casting and
injection moulding
 On-demand manufacturing
 Manufacturing of very complex shapes
 Manufacturing of parts in aerospace, marine and
automotive industries
 3D visualization for education and training
 Sculpture in architecture field
 Customized surgical implants in medical field
 Fashion and Jewellery

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