Rapid Prototyping : Principles and Applications
by Chua, C. K.; Leong, K. F.; Lim, C. S.Edition: 3rd
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Pub. Date: 2010-02-11
Publisher(s): World Scientific Pub Co Inc
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Summary
Rapid prototyping (RP) has revolutionized how prototypes are made and small batch manufacturing is carried out. With rapid prototyping, The strategies used to produce a part change a number of important considerations and limitations previously faced by tool designers and engineers. Now in its third edition, this textbook is still the definitive text on RP. it covers the key RP processes, The available models and specifications, and their principles, materials, advantages and disadvantages. Examples of application areas in design, planning, manufacturing, biomedical engineering, art and architecture are also given. The book includes several related problems so that the reader can test his or her understanding of the topics. New to this edition, The included CD-ROM presents animated illustrations of the working principles of today's key RP processes.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Preface | p. xiii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
| About the Authors | p. xxi |
| List of Abbreviations | p. xxiii |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Prototype Fundamentals | p. 1 |
| Historical Development | p. 7 |
| Fundamentals of Rapid Prototyping | p. 10 |
| Advantages of Rapid Prototyping | p. 13 |
| Commonly Used Terms | p. 17 |
| Classification of Rapid Prototyping Systems | p. 18 |
| References | p. 21 |
| Problems | p. 22 |
| Rapid Prototyping Process Chain | p. 25 |
| Fundamental Automated Processes | p. 25 |
| Process Chain | p. 26 |
| References | p. 33 |
| Problems | p. 33 |
| Liquid-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems | p. 35 |
| 3D Systems' Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) | p. 35 |
| Objet Geometries Ltd.'s Polyjet | p. 52 |
| D-MEC's Solid Creation System (SCS) | p. 63 |
| Envisiontec's Perfactory | p. 68 |
| Autostrade's E-Darts | p. 76 |
| CMET's Solid Object Ultraviolet-Laser Printer | p. 80 |
| EnvisionTec's Bioplotter | p. 84 |
| Rapid Freeze Prototyping (RFP) | p. 89 |
| Microfabrication | p. 98 |
| Microfabrica®'s EFAB® Technology | p. 102 |
| D-MEC's ACCULAS | p. 106 |
| Other Notable Liquid-Based RP Systems | p. 110 |
| References | p. 131 |
| Problems | p. 135 |
| Solid-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems | p. 137 |
| Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | p. 137 |
| Solidscape's Benchtop System | p. 148 |
| Cubic Technologies' Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM™) | p. 153 |
| 3D Systems' Multi-Jet Modeling System (MJM) | p. 165 |
| Solidimension's Plastic Sheet Lamination (PSL)/3D System's Invision LD Sheet Lamination | p. 171 |
| Kira's Paper Lamination Technology (PLT) | p. 176 |
| CAM-LEM's CL 100 | p. 182 |
| Other Notable Solid-Based RP Systems | p. 186 |
| References | p. 194 |
| Problems | p. 196 |
| Powder-Based Rapid Prototyping Systems | p. 199 |
| 3D System's Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | p. 199 |
| Z Corporation's Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) | p. 213 |
| EOS's EOSINT Systems | p. 222 |
| Optomec's Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) | p. 236 |
| Arcam's Electron Beam Melting (EBM) | p. 243 |
| Concept Laser GmbH's LaserCUSTNG | p. 248 |
| MCP-HEK Tooling GmbH's Realizer II (Selective Laser Melting) | p. 257 |
| Phenix Systems's PM Series (LS) | p. 262 |
| Sintermask Technologies AB's Selective Mask Sintering (SMS) | p. 267 |
| 3D-Micromac AG's MicroSINTERING | p. 273 |
| Therics Inc's Theriform Technology | p. 276 |
| The Ex One Company's ProMetal | p. 278 |
| Voxeljet Technology GmbH'S VX System | p. 283 |
| Other Notable Powdered-Based RP Systems | p. 286 |
| References | p. 293 |
| Problems | p. 298 |
| Rapid Prototyping Data Formats | p. 301 |
| STL Format | p. 301 |
| STL File Problems | p. 302 |
| Consequences of Building Valid and Invalid Tessellated Models | p. 306 |
| STL File Repair | p. 308 |
| Other Translators | p. 336 |
| Newly Proposed Formats | p. 338 |
| Standard for Representing Layered Manufacturing Objects | p. 350 |
| References | p. 352 |
| Problems | p. 354 |
| Applications and Examples | p. 357 |
| Application-Material Relationship | p. 357 |
| Finishing Processes | p. 359 |
| Applications in Design | p. 360 |
| Applications in Engineering, Analysis and Planning | p. 361 |
| Applications in Manufacturing and Tooling | p. 365 |
| Aerospace Industry | p. 379 |
| Automotive Industry | p. 383 |
| Jewelry Industry | p. 387 |
| Coin Industry | p. 388 |
| Tableware Industry | p. 390 |
| Geographic Information System Applications | p. 393 |
| Arts and Architecture | p. 394 |
| References | p. 396 |
| Problems | p. 400 |
| Medical and Bioengineering Applications | p. 403 |
| Planning and Simulation of Complex Surgery | p. 403 |
| Customized Implants and Prosthesis | p. 413 |
| Design and Production of Medical Devices | p. 423 |
| Forensic Science and Anthropology | p. 427 |
| Visualization of Biomolecules | p. 429 |
| References | p. 432 |
| Problems | p. 435 |
| Evaluation and Benchmarking | p. 437 |
| Using Bureau Services | p. 437 |
| Setting Up a Service Bureau | p. 438 |
| Technical Evaluation Through Benchmarking | p. 453 |
| Industrial Growth | p. 470 |
| Recent and Future Development Trends | p. 470 |
| References | p. 476 |
| Problems | p. 481 |
| Appendix List of RP Companies | p. 483 |
| CD-ROM Attachment | p. 491 |
| CD-ROM User Guide | p. 493 |
| Index | p. 501 |
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