The rapid prototyping technologies
Steve Upcraft
(Innovative Manufacturing Centre, 5 William Lee Buildings, Science and Technology Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2RQ, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 115 925 6142; Fax: +44 (0) 115 925 6147; E‐mail: steve.upcraft@imcuk.org)
Richard Fletcher
(Innovative Manufacturing Centre, 5 William Lee Buildings, Science and Technology Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2RQ, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 115 925 6142; Fax: +44 (0) 115 925 6147; E‐mail: richard.fletcher@imcuk.org)
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Abstract
This paper reviews the various technologies available for rapid prototyping including stereolithography, selective laser sintering, laminated object manufacturing, fused deposition modelling, multi‐jet modelling, three‐dimensional printing. It also covers surface roughness considerations and mechanical properties including dimensional accuracy and compares costs of various systems and general trends in equipment performance.
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Citation
Upcraft, S. and Fletcher, R. (2003), "The rapid prototyping technologies", Assembly Automation, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 318-330. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150310698634
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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