Rapid Prototyping Casebook

by McDonald, Julia A; Ryall, Chris J; Wimpenny, David I

• ISBN13: 9781860580765
• ISBN10: 1860580769
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-22
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Time compression technologies such as rapid prototyping and manufacturing offer enormous potential benefits. Where time can be saved in the development of new or modified products, expenditure can also be reduced. Swifter development can also give a competitive edge to those using these techniques.However there are a number of different systems and processes that can be used. Ensuring that the most appropriate rapid prototyping and manufacturing technology is applied to a problem is vital to the success of a project. The case studies, compiled by the experienced team of the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick in the UK, represent a range of different real experiences drawn from a variety of industries, using a range of materials and processes.CONTENTS INCLUDE: Overview of product design and development Computer-aided design and rapid prototyping The introduction of CAD/CAM in the ceramics industry Product design and development - reverse engineering Reducing the risk of new product development by utilizing rapid prototyping technologies Stress analysis using rapid prototyping techniques Case studies in rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques-flow visualization using rapid prototype models Overview of utilizing bureau facilities Using bureau services Running an internal rapid prototyping bureau Overview of rapid casting techniques An alternative route to metal components for prototype and low-volume production Rapid prototyping in pattern making and foundry applications Rapid prototyping - enhancing product development at Parker Hannifin Cast tooling with rapid prototype patterns Overview of rapid tooling The role of rapid immediate production tooling (IPT) in new product development Rapid tooling - cast resin and sprayed metal tooling.

Author Biography

Julia A McDonald and Chris J Ryall are the authors of Rapid Prototyping Casebook, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Product Design and Development
Overview of product design and development	p. 3
Computer-aided design and rapid prototyping	p. 5
The introduction of CAD/CAM in the ceramics industry	p. 13
Product design and development--reverse engineering	p. 25
Reducing the risk of new product development by utilizing rapid prototyping technologies	p. 35
Stress analysis using rapid prototyping techniques	p. 45
Case studies in rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques--flow visualization using rapid prototype models	p. 53
Utilizing Bureau Facilities
Overview of utilizing bureau facilities	p. 65
Using Bureau services	p. 67
Running an internal rapid prototyping bureau	p. 75
Rapid Casting Techniques
Overview of rapid casting techniques	p. 83
An alternative route to metal components for prototype and low-volume production	p. 87
Rapid prototyping in pattern making and foundry applications	p. 95
Rapid prototyping--enhancing product development at Parker Hannifin	p. 105
Cast tooling with rapid prototype patterns	p. 115
Rapid Tooling
Overview of rapid tooling	p. 123
The role of rapid immediate production tooling (IPT) in new product development	p. 127
Rapid tooling--cast resin and sprayed metal tooling	p. 141
Direct rapid prototyping (RP) tooling for injection moulds	p. 151
Rapid manufacturing of dimensionally accurate mould inserts and metal components of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)	p. 157
Rapid laminated tooling	p. 165
Alternative Applications
Medical Applications
Overview of medical applications	p. 175
Medical models, the ultimate representations of a patient-specific anatomy	p. 177
Rapid prototyping in the biomedical industry	p. 183
Rapid prototypes and customized implants in maxillofacial reconstruction	p. 191
Architecture and Art
Overview of architecture and art applications	p. 203
Sculpture for the new Millennium	p. 205
The CALM Project--JISC Technology Applications Programme 314	p. 211
Reverse engineering meets the arts	p. 219
Concept modelling developments in architecture	p. 227
The Future
Rapid manufacturing	p. 239
The rapid production of microstructures	p. 243
Index	p. 259
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