Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 13 Issue 2

Using abrasive flow machining to seal and finish conformal channels in laminated tooling

Robert E. Williams, Daniel F. Walczyk, Hoang T. Dang

To determine the feasibility of sealing and finishing conformal cooling/heating channels in profiled edge laminae (PEL) rapid tooling (RT) using abrasive flow machining (AFM).

Process planning method for mask projection micro‐stereolithography

A.S. Limaye, D.W. Rosen

Mask projection micro‐stereolithography (MPμSLA) is an additive manufacturing process capable for fabricating true three‐dimensional microparts and hence, holds promise as a…

Rapid prototyping driven design and realisation of large components

D. Dimitrov, K. Schreve, A. Taylor, B. Vincent

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the use of three‐dimensional printing (3DP) process as a base technology for rapid manufacturing of components, larger than the…

Stereolithography mold life extension using gas‐assisted injection

R.V. Nambiar, K.H. Lee, D. Nagarajan

The purpose of this work is to extend the life of plastic injection molds made by stereolithography through the use of gas‐assist technology.

Fabrication of a calcium phosphate scaffold with a three dimensional channel network and its application to perfusion culture of stem cells

Shanglong Xu, Dichen Li, Bingheng Lu, Yiping Tang, Chaofeng Wang, Zhen Wang

The purpose of this paper is to adopt rapid prototyping (RP) technology to fabricate self‐hardening calcium phosphate composite (CPC) scaffolds with a controlled internal channel…

Using RP to promote collaborative design of customised medical implants

Michèle Truscott, Deon de Beer, George Vicatos, Keith Hosking, Ludrick Barnard, Gerrie Booysen, R. Ian Campbell

The last decade has seen major advances in rapid prototyping (RP), with it becoming a multi‐disciplinary technology, crossing various research fields, and connecting continents…

Dimensional accuracy analysis of wax patterns created by RTV silicone rubber molding using the Taguchi approach

S. Rahmati, J. Akbari, E. Barati

Dimensional accuracy analysis of wax model created by room temperature vulcanization (RTV) silicone rubber molding to be used in investment casting is presented. The purpose of…

Editorial

Ian Campbell