A Seminar on INTRODUCTION TO RAPID PROTOTYPING

Presented by: Puneet Mathur M.Tech (M/C Design) Roll no.:211345

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,KURUKSHETRA (HR)

Contents
Introduction Why Rapid Prototyping? Methodology of Rapid Prototyping Rapid Prototyping Techniques Applications of Rapid Prototyping Advantages of Rapid Prototyping

Limitation of Rapid Prototyping

Future Developments Conclusion References

INTRODUCTION
Rapid Prototyping (RP) can be defined as a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a part or assembly using threedimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. The word "rapid" is relative: construction of a model with contemporary methods can take from several hours to several days, depending on the method used and the size and complexity of the model.

Why Rapid Prototyping?

The reasons of Rapid Prototyping are
To increase effective communication. To decrease development time. To decrease costly mistakes. To minimize sustaining engineering changes. To extend product lifetime by adding necessary features and eliminating redundant features early in the design

Methodology of Rapid Prototyping

A cad model is constructed and then converted to STL format. The RP device processes the STL file y creating sliced layers of

the model. The resolution of future model directly depends on quantity of the layers or, since all layers must have identical thickness , on the layers thickness.
The first layer of physical model is created , the model is then

lowered by the one layer thickness ,and the process is repeated until completion of the model;
The model and supports are removed the surface of the model is

then finished and cleaned.

Rapid Prototyping Techniques

Stereolithography Laminated Object Manufacturing Selective Laser Sintering Fused Deposition Modeling

Ground Curing

STEREOLITHOGRAPHY

Laminated Object Manufacturing

Selective Laser Sintering

Fused Deposition Modeling

Solid Ground Curing

Applications of Rapid Prototyping

Prototyping
Rapid Tooling Rapid Manufacturing

Advantages of Rapid Prototyping

Helps you to build a better product.
Often, helps you build a less expensive product. Facilitates client and team involvement.

Focuses on the learner and usability

Limitation of Rapid Prototyping

Scalability for large product
Lacks specificity: defining whats on every screen. Lacks clear sign-off points. Iterativeness or How do you know when youre done?

Future Developments
Rapid prototyping is starting to change the way companies design and build products
By using faster computers, more complex control systems, and improved materials, RP manufacturers are dramatically reducing build time. By using faster computers, more complex control systems, and improved materials, RP manufacturers are dramatically reducing build time. One future application is Distance Manufacturing on Demand, a combination of RP and the Internet that will allow designers to remotely submit designs for immediate manufacture.

Conclusion
Finally, the rise of rapid prototyping has spurred progress in traditional subtractive methods as well. Advances in computerized path planning, numeric and accuracy of machining. Rapid control, and machine dynamics are increasing the speed prototyping will not make machining obsolete, but rather complement it.

References
Steven Ashley, "Rapid Prototyping is Coming of Age," Mechanical Engineering July 1995: 63
www.usabilitynet.org/tools/prototyping.htm

www.efunda.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_prototyping

www.asel.udel.edu/rapid/helmet/
http://www.lf.psu.edu/

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Presented by: Ankush Sharma & Puneet Mathur VIII SEM

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