Rapid Prototyping
Presentation
GROUP MEMBERS
• Muhammad Taha
• Usama bin shafiq
• Adnan
• Ahsan Imran
• Nabeel shoukat
• Mehran afzal
outlines
• Definition.
• Basic processes.
• Classification.
• Advantages & disadvantages.
• Application of rp
DEFINITION
RAPID PROTOTYPING the term rapid prototyping (RP) refers to a class of technologies
that can automatically construct physical models from computer-aided design (CAD) data.
• 1st technique for Rapid prototyping become available in late 1980’s .
• 1st machine was released on to the market in late 1987
THE BASIC PROCESS
Creating the 3d Converting the Constructing the
cad model of cad model into model one layer
the design stl format a top another
Slicing the stl Cleaning and
file into thin finishing the
layers model
THE BASIC PROCESS
CAD MODEL CREATION
• First the object to be build is modelled
using a CAD software package
•
• By using a laser scanner or a
coordinate measuring machine
(CMM).
• (“Reverse engineering”)
THE BASIC PROCESS
CONVERSION TO STL FORMAT
• STL (standard tessellation language / Standard triangle
language).
• This format represents a 3-dimentional surface
• This file contains the coordinates of the component.
THE BASIC PROCESS
Since the Standard Triangle
Language format is universal,
this process is identical for all of
the Rapid Prototyping build
techniques.
THE BASIC PROCESS
LAYER BY LAYER CONSTRUCTION
• The component is made layer by layer.
• As the first layer is created the model is lowered by the thickness to
produced next layer.
THE BASIC PROCESS
CLEAN AND FINISH
• Remove part from the machine.
• Detaching all supports.
• Cleaning and surface treatment.
• Apply possible painting etc.
Classification of RP of Techniques
• Fused deposition modeling
• Stereo lithography
• Selective Laser Sintering
Fused deposition modeling
• Fused deposition modeling (FDM), sometimes also called filament
freeform fabrication, is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous
filament of a thermoplastic material. ... The print head is moved
under computer control to define the printed shape.
Stereo lithography
• Stereo lithography is a 3D printing process which uses a
computer-controlled moving laser beam, pre-programmed using
CAM/CAD software. Stereo lithography (SL) is an industrial
3D printing process used to create concept models, cosmetic -
rapid prototypes, and complex parts with intricate geometries in
as fast as 1 day
LIQUID PHASE RP TECHNOLOGIES
Stereo Lithography (SLA)
Selective Laser Sintering
• Selective laser sintering (SLS) is an additive
manufacturing process that belongs to the powder bed fusion
family. In SLS, a laser selectively sinters the particles of a
polymer powder, fusing them together and building a part layer-
by-layer.
POWDER FORM RP TECHNOLOGIES Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Difference between SLA and SLS
Selective Laser Sintering Selective Laser Sintering
• In Sla (Selective Laser • In SLS (selective Laser
Sintering) we use liquid resin Sintering) powder is
for cured selectively fused together.
GENERAL ADVANTAGES OF RP
• Almost any shape or geometric feature can be produced.
• Errors and flaws can be detected at an early stage.
• Material waste is reduced.
• No tooling is necessary .
• The designers and the machinery can be in separate places.
• Reduction in time and cost.
GENERAL DISADVANTAGES OF RP
• The price of machinery and materials is high.
• The surface is usually rougher than machined surfaces.
• Some materials are brittle.
• The strength of RP-parts are weaker in z-direction than in other.
Application rapid prototyping
APPLICATION OF RP
APPLICATION OF RP
REFERENCES
1. C.K., Leong, K.F. (2000) Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications
in Manufacturing, World Scientific.
2. Pham, D.T., Dimov, S.S. (2001) Rapid Manufacturing, Springer-Verlag
London Limited.
3. Gebhardt, A., (2003) Rapid Prototyping, Hanser Gardner Publications,
Inc., Cincinnati.
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