شبيه سازي تحليلي فرايند نمونه سازي سريع در محيطي مجازي

In Rapid Prototyping processes, a solid model of a part or product is directly obtained from its 3D model by adding successive layers. The need for costly materials and equipment, as well as repeating the process to reach the acceptable prototype, is the main obstacle. This paper analyzes and categorizes some common commercial processes and, afterwards, designs and, develops a simulation model and, consequently, software for a selection of technology among four rapid prototyping techniques. This software offers the most appropriate manufacturing technique using an Analytical Hieararchy Process (AHP) and in respect to the designerʹs criteria. Moreover, quantified quality requirements according to process parameters are displayed in an interactive environment.