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ME3011 RAPID PROTOTYPING L T P C
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UNIT I OVERVIEW OF RAPID PROTOTYPING 9
Definitions, evolution, CAD for RPT, Product design and rapid product development, conceptual
design, detail design, prototyping, Fundamentals of RP systems, 3D solid modeling software
and their role in RPT, creation of STL file
UNIT II LIQUID BASED RP PROCESSES 9
Liquid based RP systems: Stereo lithography (SLA)-principle-process parameters-process
details-machine details- applications Solid Ground Curing - Principle- process parametersprocess
details-machine details, Applications
UNIT III SOLID BASED RP PROCESSES 9
Fusion Deposition Modeling - Principle- process parameters-process details-machine details,
Applications. Laminated Object Manufacturing - Principle- process parameters-process detailsmachine
details, Applications.
UNIT IV POWDER BASED RP PROCESSES 9
Powder based RP systems: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)- Principle- process parametersprocess
details-machine details- Applications. 3-Dimensional Printers - Principle- process
parameters-process details-machine details, Applications, and other Concept Modelers like
Thermo jet printers, Sander’s model maker
UNIT V RAPID TOOLING 10
Principles and typical process for quick batch production of plastic and metal parts through
quick tooling.
Reverse Engineering – 3D scanning-3D digitizing and Data fitting TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Chua C.K. et al., “ Rapid Prototyping: principles and applications” Wiley,2003
2. Pham D.T & Dimov.S.S, “Rapid manufacturing” , Springer-Verlag, London, 2001
3. Jacobs P.F., “ Stereolithography and other Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing
Technologies”, McGrawHill ,New york,1996
4. Hilton P.D., “ Rapid Tooling” Marcel Dekkar, 2000
5. Zeid I., “ CAD/CAM : Theory & Practice”, McGrawHill,Singapore,1991