Rapid Manufacturing

1 Introduction. - 1. 1 Historical Perspectives. - 1. 2 Rapid Prototyping An Integral Part of Time Compression Engineering. - 1. 3 RP Information Workflow. - 1. 4 Summary. - References. - 2 Rapid Prototyping Processes. - 2. 1 Classification of Rapid Prototyping Processes. - 2. 2 Processes Involving a Liquid. - 2. 3 Processes Involving Discrete Particles. - 2. 4 Processes Involving Solid Sheets. - 2. 5 Summary. - References. - 3 Technical Characteristics and Technological Capabilities of Rapid Prototyping Systems. - 3. 1 Stereolithography Apparatus (3D Systems). - 3. 2 Solid Ground Curing Systems (Cubital Ltd). - 3. 3 Fused Deposition Modelling Systems (Stratasys Inc. ). - 3. 4 Selective Laser Sintering Systems (DTM Corp. and EOS GmbH). - 3. 5 Laminated Object Manufacturing Systems (Helisys Inc. ). - 3. 6 Paper Lamination Technology (Kira Corp). - 3. 7 Laser Engineering Net Shaping (LENSTM) Systems (Optomec Design Co. ). - 3. 8 Summary. - References. - 4 Technical Characteristics and Technological Capabilities of Concept Modellers. - 4. 1 3D Systems ThermoJet Printer. - 4. 2 Sanders ModelMaker II (Inkjet Modelling Technology). - 4. 3 Z-Corporation Z402 3D Printer (Three Dimensional Printing). - 4. 4 Stratasys Genisys Xs 3D Printer. - 4. 5 JP System 5. - 4. 6 Objet Quadra System. - 4. 7 Summary. - References. - 5 Applications of Rapid Prototyping Technology. - 5. 1 Functional Models. - 5. 2 Pattern for Investment and Vacuum Casting. - 5. 3 Medical Models. - 5. 4 Art Models. - 5. 5 Engineering Analysis Models. - 5. 6 Summary. - References. - 6 Indirect Methods for Rapid Tool Production. - 6. 1 Role of Indirect Methods in Tool Production. - 6. 2 Metal Deposition Tools. - 6. 3 RTV Tools. - 6. 4 Epoxy Tools. - 6. 5 Ceramic Tools. - 6. 6 Cast Metal Tools. - 6. 7 Investment Casting. - 6. 8 Fusible Metallic Core. - 6. 9 Sand Casting. - 6. 10 Keltool Process. -6. 11 Summary. - References. - 7 Direct Methods for Rapid Tool Production. - 7. 1 Classification of Direct Rapid Tool Methods. - 7. 2 Direct ACES Injection Moulds (AIM). - 7. 3 Laminated Object Manufactured (LOM) Tools. - 7. 4 DTM RapidTool Process. - 7. 5 SandForm. - 7. 6 EOS DirectTool Process. - 7. 7 Direct Metal Tooling using 3DP. - 7. 8 Topographic Shape Formation (TSF). - 7. 9 Summary. - References. - 8 Applications of Rapid Tooling Technology. - 8. 1 Insert Design. - 8. 2 Insert Finishing. - 8. 3 Rapid Tooling Inserts Wear Resistance. - 8. 4 Case Studies. - 8. 5 Summary. - References. - 9 Rapid Prototyping Process Optimisation. - 9. 1 Factors Influencing Accuracy. - 9. 2 Selection of Part Build Orientation. - 9. 3 Summary. - References. - Author Index. Language: English