Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 7 Issue 2

Structural design and resin drainage characteristics of QuickCast 2.0

R. Hague, G. D’Costa, P.M. Dickens

Describes how a set of criteria for the design of build structures that allow the successful autoclaving and subsequent investment casting of stereolithography models have been…

Optimization with minimum process error for layered manufacturing fabrication

Feng Lin, Wei Sun, Yongnian Yan

A mathematical model to predict the layered process error and an optimization algorithm to define the fabricating orientation based on the minimum process error for layered…

An easy rapid prototyping technique with point cloud data

Pralay Pal

In recent days, rapid machining through digital prototyping has been popular for its applicability in a wide range of complex and useful parts. Rapid construction of prototypes…

A review of research into the effects of rapid tooling on part properties

J.I. Segal, R.I. Campbell

Rapid prototyping technologies have introduced a new generation of rapid tooling processes. Many of these rapid tools have been used for injection moulding where the thermal…

Visualisation of rapid prototyping

S.H. Choi, S. Samavedam

Discusses a virtual prototyping (VP) system developed for simulation of rapid prototyping processes. It enables a designer to visualise and optimise an RP process with a set of…

Release behavior for powder injection molding in stereolithography molds

James G. Hemrick, Thomas L. Starr, David W. Rosen

Adhesion has been measured between a powder injection molded (PIM) part and the stereolithography epoxy mold surrounding it after cooling. Analysis of release behavior suggests a…