Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 5 Issue 2

Considerations and selection of optimal orientation for different rapid prototyping systems

F. Xu, H.T. Loh, Y.S. Wong

The ability to evaluate and determine the best part building orientation for different rapid prototyping (RP) processes is important for building a satisfactory part/prototype…

Development of a curved layer LOM process for monolithic ceramics and ceramic matrix composites

Donald A. Klosterman, Richard P. Chartoff, Nora R. Osborne, George A. Graves, Allan Lightman, Gyoowan Han, Akos Bezeredi, Stan Rodrigues

A novel rapid prototyping technology incorporating a curved layer building style was developed. The new process, based on laminated object manufacturing (LOM), was designed for…

Experimental study of post‐build cure of stereolithography polymers for injection molds

Jonathan Colton, Bryan Blair

A common procedure for processing stereolithography epoxy injection molds includes a one hour post‐cure in a UV chamber. This research investigates the degree of cure achieved in…

A new rapid tooling technique and its special binder study

Jack G. Zhou, Zongyan He

A new rapid tooling technique named Rapid Pattern Based Powder Sintering (RPBPS) has been developed. It comprises the steps of first building a pattern made of polymer materials…

Sequential laminated tooling, joined by brazing, for injection moulding

B.G. Bryden, I.R. Pashby

This paper outlines a method of sequentially joining steel laminations together using a high strength brazed joint to produce laminated tools. Individual joints were produced by…