Gujarat Technological University: Mechanical (Cad/Cam) (08) / Mechanical (Machine Design) (09) SUBJECT CODE: 2740801
Gujarat Technological University: Mechanical (Cad/Cam) (08) / Mechanical (Machine Design) (09) SUBJECT CODE: 2740801
Credits
C
2#
Examination Marks
Theory Marks
ESE PA (M)
(E)
70
30
Total
Marks
Practical Marks
PA (V)
PA (I)
ESE
OEP
PA
RP
20
10
10
10
150
Content:
Sr.
No.
1
Content
Introduction:
Introduction to Prototyping, Traditional Prototyping Vs. Rapid Prototyping
(RP), Need for time compression in product development, Usage of RP parts,
Generic RP process, Distinction between RP and CNC, other related
technologies, Classification of RP.
CAD Modelling and Data Processing for RP:
CAD model preparation, Data Requirements, Data formats ( STL, SLC,
CLI, RPI, LEAF, IGES, HP/GL, CT, STEP), Data interfacing, Part
orientation and support generation, Support structure design, Model Slicing
and contour data organization, direct and adaptive slicing, Tool path
generation.
RP Systems:
Photopolymerization
Stereolithography (SL), SL resin curing process, SL scan patterns,
Microstereolithography, Applications of Photopolymerization Processes.
Powder Bed Fusion:
Selective laser Sintering (SLS), Powder fusion mechanism and powder
handling, SLS Metal and ceramic part creation, Electron Beam melting
(EBM), Applications of Powder Bed Fusion Processes.
Extrusion-Based RP Systems:
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Principles, Plotting and path control,
Total
Hrs
% Weightage
5%
15%
20
45%
10%
15%
5%
5%
Reference Books:
1. Chua C K, Leong K F, Chu S L, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in Manufacturing,
World Scientific.
2. Gibson D W Rosen, Brent Stucker., Additive Manufacturing Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to
Direct Digital Manufacturing, Springer.
3. Noorani R, Rapid Prototyping: Principles and Applications in Manufacturing, John Wiley & Sons.
4. Hilton P, Jacobs P F, Rapid Tooling: Technologies and Industrial Applications, CRC press.
5. Liou W L, Liou F W, Rapid Prototyping and Engineering applications: A tool box for prototype
development, CRC Press.
6. Kamrani A K, Nasr E A, Rapid Prototyping: Theory and practice, Springer,
Course Outcome:
On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Understand and use techniques for processing of CAD models for rapid prototyping.
2. Understand and apply fundamentals of rapid prototyping techniques.
3. Use appropriate tooling for rapid prototyping process.
4. Use rapid prototyping techniques for reverse engineering.
List of Tutorials:
1. Review of CAD Modelling Techniques and Introduction to RP
2. Generating STL files from the CAD Models & Working on STL files
3. Processing the CAD data in Catalyst software (Selection of Orientation, Supports generation, Slicing,
Tool path generation)
4. Simulation in Catalyst Software