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This document provides an overview of a course on Rapid Prototyping. The course aims to educate students on fundamental and advanced knowledge of Rapid Prototyping technology and its applications in fields like aerospace, architecture, art, medicine, and industry. The course is divided into five units that cover topics such as reverse engineering and CAD modeling, liquid-based and solid-based rapid prototyping systems, powder-based systems, and other rapid prototyping methods. The course objectives are for students to understand additive manufacturing technologies and how they can support design and manufacturing, and to apply their knowledge in their future careers.

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This document provides an overview of a course on Rapid Prototyping. The course aims to educate students on fundamental and advanced knowledge of Rapid Prototyping technology and its applications in fields like aerospace, architecture, art, medicine, and industry. The course is divided into five units that cover topics such as reverse engineering and CAD modeling, liquid-based and solid-based rapid prototyping systems, powder-based systems, and other rapid prototyping methods. The course objectives are for students to understand additive manufacturing technologies and how they can support design and manufacturing, and to apply their knowledge in their future careers.

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RAPID PROTOTYPING

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Category: OE

L T P C
3 0 0 3
PRE-REQUISITES: NIL

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To educate students with fundamental and advanced knowledge in the field of Rapid
Prototyping technology and the associated Aerospace, Architecture, Art, Medical and
Industrial applications.

UNIT- I INTRODUCTION (9 Periods)


Need - Development of RP systems – Applications in Product Development - Virtual Prototyping-
Rapid Tooling – Rapid Manufacturing - Classification of RP processes – Benefits - Applications
UNIT- II REVERSE ENGINEERING AND CAD MODELING (9 Periods)
Basic concept- Digitization techniques – Model reconstruction – Data Processing for Rapid
Prototyping: CAD model preparation, Data requirements – Geometric modeling techniques:
Wireframe, surface and solid modeling – data formats - Data interfacing, Part orientation and support
generation, Support structure design, Model Slicing, Tool path generation-Software for RP- Case
studies.
UNIT- III LIQUID BASED AND SOLID BASED RAPID PROTOTYPING (9 Periods)
SYSTEMS
Classification – Liquid based systems - Stereo lithography Apparatus (SLA): Principle, pre-build
process, part-building and post-build processes, photo polymerization of SL resins, part quality and
process planning, recoating issues, materials, advantages, limitations and applications. Solid Ground
Curing (SGC): working principle, process, strengths, weaknesses and applications. Fused deposition
Modeling (FDM): Principle, details of processes, process variables, types, products, materials and
application. Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM): Working Principles, details of processes,
products, materials, advantages, limitations and applications - Case studies.
UNIT- IV POWDER BASED RAPID PROTOTYPING SYSTEMS (9 Periods)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS): Principle, process, indirect and direct SLS- powder structures,
materials, post processing, surface deviation and accuracy, Applications. Laser Engineered Net
Shaping (LENS): Processes, materials, products, advantages, limitations and applications – case
Studies, Selective Laser Melting and Electron Beam Melting
UNIT- V OTHER RAPID PROTOTYPING SYSTEMS (9 Periods)
Three dimensional Printing (3DP): Principle, basic process, Physics of 3DP, types of printing, process
capabilities, material system. Solid based, Liquid based and powder based 3DP systems, Demerits,
Applications and case studies. Shape Deposition Manufacturing (SDM), Ballastic Particle
Manufacturing (BPM), Bio Additive Manufacturing.

Contact Periods:
Lecture: 45 Periods Tutorial: 0 Periods Practical: 0 Periods Total: 45 Periods

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TEXT BOOKS:

1. Chua Chee Kai and Leong Kah Fai “Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in
Manufacturing”, John Wiley AND Sons, 1997
2. Paul F. Jacobs “Stereo-lithography and other RP & M Technologies”, from Rapid
Prototyping to Rapid Tooling, SME/ASME,1996

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Gibson, I., Rosen, D.W. and Stucker, B “Additive Manufacturing Methodologies: Rapid
Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing”, Springer, 2010.
2. Chua, C.K., Leong K.F. and Lim C.S “Rapid prototyping: Principles and applications”,
second edition, World Scientific Publishers, 2010.
3. Gebhardt, A “Rapid prototyping”, Hanser Gardener Publications, 2003.
4. Liou, L.W. and Liou, F.W “Rapid Prototyping and Engineering applications: A tool box
for prototype development”, CRC Press, 2011.
5. Hilton, P.D. and Jacobs, P.F “Rapid Tooling: Technologies and Industrial
Applications”, CRC press, 2005

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On completion of this course, students will be able to


CO1: Appreciate the importance of computers and modern tools in manufacturing to reduce
cost and matching the societal needs.
CO2: Create and analyze 2D and 3D models using CAD modeling software and integrating
with manufacturing systems.
CO3: Understand the variety of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies apply to
their potential to support design and manufacturing, case studies relevant to mass
customized manufacturing.
CO4: Apply knowledge on latest techniques of manufacturing in their field of career
CO5: To monitor and control shop floor with the aid of computers

COURSE ARTICULATION MATRIX

PO/PSO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO


CO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO1 L M L L
CO2 M M L
CO3 L M L
CO4 M H M L M H L
CO5 M L M L H
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L- Low, M – Moderate (Medium), H – High

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