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Rapid Prototyping Application (Rapid prototyping application (Bone, organ…
Rapid Prototyping Application
What is rapid prototyping?
A group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using 3D CAD data.
Comparison between 3d printing and Injection molding
criteria 3d printingCNC and Injection molding
time (faster) 3d printing is faster
Mass production No Yes
Material strenght No Yes
Manufacturing cost Cheap Expensive
Machines
Machining
3D Printer
Injection Molding
3D printing revolution
3D Printing can lead to
More competition from small firms
Decentralized local production
Transform international trade
Shift in world economy and labor
3d printing is efficient
Why is rapid prototyping a disruptive technology
It is on demand
Is not economies of scale
It allows customization
Rapid prototyping application
Prototype can be made faster and more comprehensive
3D Printing can be used to make prosthetic arms and legs
Bone, organ models constructed from CT Scan data can help surgeons to prepare for an operation
It can also be used for transplants
Can make braces and surgical guides
Provides teachers with 3 dimensional visual aids that can be used in their classroom particularly in illustrating a hard to grasp concept
The 3d printed parts can be used to make molds
Can be used to 3d print computer generated models for art
Can be used to 3d print clothes, eyewear, hat, jewellry
Rapid tooling