Rapid Manufacturing – The Future Of Production Systems
- Conference
- Location
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Honolulu, Hawaii
- Publication Date
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June 24, 2007
- Start Date
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June 24, 2007
- End Date
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June 27, 2007
- ISSN
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2153-5965
- Conference Session
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Manufacturing
- Page Count
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14
- Page Numbers
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12.1218.1 - 12.1218.14
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--1493
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/1493
- Download Count
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760
Paper Authors
Zbigniew Czajkiewicz Robert Morris University
Arif Sirinterlikci
Robert Morris University
orcid.org/https://0000-0002-3272-0649
Arif Sirinterlikci is currently an Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering and the Coordinator of Learning Factory at Robert Morris University. He has also served on the faculty of Texas Tech and Ohio Northern Universities. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees, both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. His interests lie in various fields of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering.
Ozden Uslu Robert Morris University
Abstract
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Rapid Manufacturing – The Future of Production Systems
ABSTRACT Rapid Prototyping is a technology that converts three-dimensional computer models into physical parts typically by building layers upon layer of material. This technology has been serving designers for almost 20 years in support of demonstrating, testing, and confirming their designs early and frequently in the product development process. Increasing interest of designers in Rapid Prototyping (RP) in the last decade has led to development of new technologies and advancements in RP materials. Building a functional part or assembly directly from its CAD (Computer Aided Design) model gave manufacturers the opportunity of rapid and custom production capability of parts such as molds, inserts, tools, sub- assemblies and even final products. Hence, the term Rapid Manufacturing (RM) has been added to the terminology. It is unlikely that RM will replace mass-manufacturing techniques in the near future due to some constraints. However, for small lot productions, highly complex parts and increased customization demands by customers – Rapid Manufacturing may be the answer. Today, more than thirty companies around the world manufacture RP systems with different capacities and features. Rapid Prototyping / Manufacturing system producers utilize different technologies that require different materials. In this environment, manufacturing companies experience serious difficulties in search of appropriate materials and corresponding technologies for their use. This paper is aimed to present background on RP/RM technologies, current application fields of RM, comparison of RM with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology, and a critical view of most commonly utilized RM methods. Moreover, emphasis on RP/RM education complements the first portion of the paper with inclusion of Robert Morris University Engineering Department efforts to use RP/RM in engineering curriculum and expand technology awareness among current and prospective engineers.
Background Rapid Prototyping is a fabrication technology that eliminates use of intermediary processes. RP parts are created directly from computer-aided design (CAD) models. Rapid prototyping
Czajkiewicz, Z., & Sirinterlikci, A., & Uslu, O. (2007, June), Rapid Manufacturing – The Future Of Production Systems Paper presented at 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii. 10.18260/1-2--1493
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