DocumentCode
1428377
Title
Fast tooling
Author
Adams, C. ; Wimpenny, D.L.
Author_Institution
Rapid Prototyping & Tooling Centre, Warwick Univ., Coventry, UK
Volume
77
Issue
4
fYear
1998
fDate
8/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
183
Lastpage
186
Abstract
Rapid prototyping (RP) has become a popular and well-known technique for speeding time-to-market. The next step, rapid tooling, promises the same benefits but poses rather more problems. A development project is described. Rapid tooling is a technique that draws on both existing RP technologies and traditional engineering techniques, such as pattern making. Parts are manufactured via the intended production route and produced in the required production material. Laminated sheets are cut and assembled, then machined further to get a precise result. Problems of tooling pressure and accurate lamina assembly are considered
Keywords
CAD/CAM; assembling; machining; accurate lamina assembly; cutting; development project; fast tooling; laminated sheets; pattern making; rapid prototyping; rapid tooling; tooling pressure; traditional engineering techniques;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0956-9944
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/me:19980406
Filename
715589
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