Introduction, Process, Classification, Advantages, Additive vs Conventional Manufacturing processes, 2D Vs 3D modelling -3D solid modelling software and their role in RPT.
CAD Data formats - STL & other formats for additive manufacturing. Reverse engineering – 3D Scanning Digitization techniques – Data Processing for Additive Manufacturing Technology, Steps for 3d printing technology - Part Orientation - support generation – Model Slicing
Stereo Lithography apparatus (SLA), Laminated object manufacturing (LOM), Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Process parameter – materials – applications
Principle, process, advantages - Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Selective Laser melting (SLM),Binder Jet technology, Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Process parameter – materials – applications
Applications of additive manufacturing in Product design – rapid tooling - Automotive, Aerospace– General Manufacturing -Medical–Architectural domains - food industry. Case studies.
Reference Book:
1. Liou L.W. and Liou F.W., “Rapid Prototyping and Engineering applications: A tool box for prototype development”, CRC Press, 2007. 2 Kamrani A.K. and Nasr E.A., “Rapid Prototyping: Theory and practice”, Springer, 2006. 3 Hilton P.D. and Jacobs P.F., “Rapid Tooling: Technologies and Industrial Applications”, CRC press, 2000. 4 DouglesBryden, “CAD and Protyping for Product Design”, 2014
Text Book:
1. Chua, C.K., Leong K.F. and Lim C.S., “Rapid prototyping: Principles and applications”, second edition, World Scientific Publishers, 2010. 2. Gibson, Ian, Rosen, David, Stucker, Brent., “Additive Manufacturing Technologies 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing”Springer, 2014 3. Gebhardt A., “Rapid prototyping”, Hanser Gardener Publications, 2003
