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2. Name the four photo-polymer-based RP processes and compare them in the form of a
table.
[4]
Light
Liquid
Light Source Special Feature
SLA
Sharp
Wide
Laser
SGC
Wide
(Photomasking)
Wide
Flood Light
Object
Wide
Sharp
Flood Light
Envisiontek
Selectively wide
Wide
Flood Light
CAD to be modified
for Support
- Most accurate, fastest
and costiest
-Optical Mask
-Wax Support
-Time Area
-Multiple Jets
-Jelly(Support)
-Building From The top
-Mirror Display
3. What is the support mechanism used in each of [LOM, FDM, SLA, SLS, SGC, 3DP].
[3] LOM: Remaining sheet stock acts as support. Grid cutting is done on this stock to
enable part extraction.
FDM: There is a separate nozzle from which a support material is deposited.
SLA: support structures are automatically added to the CAD model wherever required
and after all the layers are made the support structures are carefully cut.
SLS: Remaining uncured power layer acts as the support, so explicit support structures
are not required.
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SGC: this is achieved simply by pouring wax in the regions not affected by the light; no
need for computing the region requiring support and modify the CAD model.
3DP: the power layer acts as the support structure so it does not require any explicit
support structure.
4. Compare the features of die/mold and component vis-a-vis Layered Manufacturing
[2]
Metallic Components
Metallic Tools
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The process is more complex with two cycles and many sub-systems (masking
cycle, polymer spreader, polymer cleaner, wax spreader, wax cooling plate,
milling head, vacuum suction of chips); hence, less reliable. Furthermore, this
requires a full time operator attention.
Dewaxing is time-consuming.
Creates a lot of waste of wax.
12. Classify the 6 RP processes [LOM, FDM, SLA, SGC, SLS, 3DP] under each of the
following three categories giving reason for the same in one line each:
[3]
a. RP process whose cycle time is proportional to the surface area of the object
b. RP processes whose cycle time is proportional to the volume of the object
c. RP process whose cycle time is in between both these types
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LOM c because the laser has to do the profile as well as grid cutting hence it is greater
than the surface area but less then the volume of the object.
FDM b because
SLA b because of complete deposition of the volume in each layer
SGC c. In fact, it is proportional to only part height.
SLS b because the laser has to scan the complete area of each layer to fuse the material.
3DP b because for each layer complete area has to be scanned for spraying the binding
material.
13. Name at least three ways of transporting laser beam to the required position giving an
example of a RP process for each. Mention their relative merits and demerits.
[3]
1. Using a series of mirrors one on each slide LOM
2. Using a galvanometer (a single mirror deflected in 2 directions) - SLS & SLA
3. Using piping (optical fiber cables) Not in the std. RP machines but in metal RP
machines of higher capacity.
14. Match the following:
[3]
(A) LOM
(B) FDM
(C) SLA
(D) ObJet
(E) EoS
(F) ZCorp
(A) LOM
(B) FDM
(C) SLA
(D) ObJet
(E) EoS
(F) ZCorp
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
SLS
grid cutting
Easy support
Color prototyping
Curtain technology
Strong parts
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