Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology
Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology
technologies,
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Overview – Need - Development of Additive Manufacturing Technology -Principle – AM Process Chain-
Classification –Rapid Prototyping- Rapid Tooling – Rapid Manufacturing – Applications- Benefits –Case studies..
Development of Additive Manufacturing
Technology -Principle
What is Additive Manufacturing?
• The term Rapid Prototyping (or RP) is used to describe a process for rapidly creating
• A recently formed Technical Committee within ASTM International agreed that new
• The basic principle of this technology is that a model, initially generated using a 3D
Computer Aided Design (3D CAD) system, can be fabricated directly without the
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3D Printing vs. Traditional Manufacturing
Cost Cost
3D Printing 3D Printing
SLM
PJP
Laminate Object Manufacturing
Art
Resins Hobby/
Chocolate
Gifts Accessories
Paper Food
Sandstone
Unique toys, Sculptures Personalized Gifts Custom fit shoes… Various food items
Case Study 1 – Personal Memento
Step 1 : Concept Design Step 2 : Part Creation