Rapid Prototyping Technology

Cooper, Kenneth

• What is rapid prototyping?. Part 1 Concept modellers: the JP system 5; ballistic particle manufacturing; the model maker series; multi jet modelling; 3d printing, Z402; the Genisys modeller. Part 2 Functional modellers: fuse deposition modelling; laminated object manufacturing; stereolithography; selective laser sintering; laser engineered net shaping; 3d printing - pro-metal; other functional RP systems. Part 2 Secondary RP applications: casting processes; rapid tooling; reverse engineering; case study - RP used in wind tunnel tests; case study - RP investment casting study. Part 3 International RP systems: RP in Israel; RP in Japan; RP in Europe; RP in China; Appendix A - RP system cross reference chart; appendix B - the direction of the RP industry; appendix C -recommended RP texts.

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