Title :
Advances in rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing
Author :
Carter, Perry W.
Author_Institution :
Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT, USA
Abstract :
This paper gives an overview of currently available capabilities in the rapid prototyping industry. Modern applications of rapid-prototyping are discussed. Capabilities and limitations of the most popular rapid-prototyping machines are presented. Criteria for choosing a process are presented, then specifications of popular machines are given in a table, including estimated costs. The information presented will assist a potential user of these technologies in choosing the best process and machine for their application
Keywords :
laminations; laser beam applications; lithography; manufacture; optical polymers; rapid prototyping (industrial); sintering; ballistic particle manufacturing; estimated costs; fused deposition modeling; laminated object manufacturing; laser engineered net shaping; process selection; rapid manufacturing; rapid prototyping; selective laser sintering; solid ground curing; stereolithography; three-dimensional printing; Assembly; Bridges; Casting; Costs; Manufacturing industries; Process design; Production; Prototypes; Resins; Stereolithography;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference, 2001. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Cincinnati, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7180-1
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.2001.965596
