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Plastics and Polymer Composites-Rapid Prototyping - Coggle Diagram
Plastics and Polymer Composites-Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping, often known as additive manufacturing or 3D printing, is the technique of layer by layer applying material to create net-shaped 3D things.
Steps
Step 1 : a digital 3D solid model was transformed into a common file format (usually STL format).
• Step 2 : The file is sent to a machine
• Step 3: Layer by layer, the part is manufactured.
Advantages
A single-step manufacturing technique provided by 3D printing lowers production costs and turnaround times.
has the ability to create more flexible, complicated designs.
In comparison to traditional manufacturing, waste has also been reduced during the process.
more widely available to a larger group of individuals
Disadvantages
Since the temperature of the polymer must be carefully managed during 3D printing, different polymers have limited uses.
Currently, Larger objects need to be manufactured in separate portions since 3D printers have small or limited printing chambers.
Because more assembly steps are required, the products' cost will go up.
Certain 3D printers with reduced printer tolerance may experience difficulties printing products or designs accurately.
Because of how widely accessible technology is, copyright problems could arise.
Types
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
A moveable FDM head is used to extrude polymer thermoplastic, which is then applied layer by layer and solidifies into the finished pieces.
Inkjet 3D printing (IJP)
is based on powder processing, and material was applied to paper using a jet.
Digital Light Processing (DLP)
is a method that uses a digital micromirror device as a power source projector to cure liquid resin to create 3D goods.
Selective laser sintering (SLS)
The tiny polymer particles were fused together using a high power laser source.
Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
is the process of creating an object by fusing additive and subtractive methods.
Binder Jetting
is an additive manufacturing technique that creates 3D models by placing powdered material down sequentially and selectively printing it with an ink binder.
Material Jetting (MJ)
produces items that are very similar to those made by the binder jetting (BJ) technique using 2D inkjet technology.
Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
is a particular rapid prototype, additive manufacturing (AM), and 3D printing technique used to melt and fuse metallic particles using a strong laser.
Stereolithography (SLA)
creates a chain reaction in the polymeric resin by using an electron beam or UV radiation.
types of polymer composites
Nano/Micro-particles reinforced polymers
short fibers reinforced polymers
unidirectional fibers reinforced polymers
laminate polymer composites
Novel Material Used in 3D Printing Applications
Natural Fiber Biocomposite for 3D Printing
Digital and Smart Material
Ceramic Material
Electronic Material
3D Printing of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
Aerospace Application
Medical Application
Automotive Application
Consumer Product