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Reverse EngineeringIntroduction to Rapid Prototyping

Reverse Engineering: Introduction to Rapid Prototyping [The term rapid prototyping (RP) refers to a class of technologies that are used to produce physical objects layer-by-layer directly from computer-aided design (CAD) data. These techniques allow designers to produce tangible prototypes of their designs quickly, rather than just two-dimensional pictures. Besides visual aids for communicating ideas with coworkers or customers, these prototypes can be used to test various aspects of their design, such as wind tunnel tests and dimensional checks. In addition to the production of prototypes, rapid prototyping techniques can also be used to produce molds or mold inserts (rapid tooling) and even fully functional end-use parts (rapid manufacturing). Because these are nonprototyping applications, rapid prototyping is often referred to as solid free-form fabrication or layered manufacturing. For small series and complex parts, these techniques are often the best manufacturing processes available. They are not a solution to every part fabrication problem. After all, CNC technology and injection molding are economical, widely understood, available, and offer wide material selection.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Reverse EngineeringIntroduction to Rapid Prototyping

Part of the Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing Book Series
Editors: Raja, Vinesh; Fernandes, Kiran J.
Moeskopf, Eef; Feenstra, Frits
Reverse Engineering — Jan 1, 2008
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Publisher
Springer London
Copyright
© Springer-Verlag 2008
ISBN
978-1-84628-855-5
Pages
99 –117
DOI
10.1007/978-1-84628-856-2_5
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Abstract

[The term rapid prototyping (RP) refers to a class of technologies that are used to produce physical objects layer-by-layer directly from computer-aided design (CAD) data. These techniques allow designers to produce tangible prototypes of their designs quickly, rather than just two-dimensional pictures. Besides visual aids for communicating ideas with coworkers or customers, these prototypes can be used to test various aspects of their design, such as wind tunnel tests and dimensional checks. In addition to the production of prototypes, rapid prototyping techniques can also be used to produce molds or mold inserts (rapid tooling) and even fully functional end-use parts (rapid manufacturing). Because these are nonprototyping applications, rapid prototyping is often referred to as solid free-form fabrication or layered manufacturing. For small series and complex parts, these techniques are often the best manufacturing processes available. They are not a solution to every part fabrication problem. After all, CNC technology and injection molding are economical, widely understood, available, and offer wide material selection.]

Published: Jan 1, 2008

Keywords: Topology Optimization; Rapid Prototype; Selective Laser Sinter; Fuse Deposition Modeling; Mold Insert

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