Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 14 Issue 1

Error compensation for fused deposition modeling (FDM) machine by correcting slice files

Kun Tong, Sanjay Joshi, E. Amine Lehtihet

The purpose of this research is to extend the previous approach to software error compensation to fused deposition modeling (FDM) machines and explores the approach to apply…

Application of dimensional analysis to selective laser melting

Maarten van Elsen, Farid Al‐Bender, Jean‐Pierre Kruth

This paper aims to present a possible complete set of dimensionless parameters to describe the process of selective laser melting (SLM). This makes it possible to compare the…

Geometric planning and analysis for hybrid re‐configurable molding and machining process

Aditya Kelkar, Bahattin Koc

The objective of this paper is to develop geometric algorithms and planning strategies to enable the development of a novel hybrid manufacturing process, which combines rapidly…

A novel solid freeforming method using simultaneous part and mould construction

S. Yang, M.M. Mohebi, J.R.G. Evans

The purpose of this paper is to present a new powder‐based solid freeforming method based on conventional furnace sintering after co‐deposition of mould and part powder materials.

Building three‐dimensional objects by deposition of molten metal droplets

Ming Fang, Sanjeev Chandra, Chul B. Park

The purpose of this paper is to determine conditions under which good metallurgical bonding was achieved in 3D objects formed by depositing tin droplets layer by layer.

A new method of direct metal prototyping: hybrid plasma deposition and milling

Xinhong Xiong, Zhang Haiou, Wang Guilan

The purpose of this paper is to develop a novel hybrid plasma deposition and milling (HPDM). For solving the bottleneck problem of low‐surface quality in existing direct rapid…

Design and fabrication of a hybrid surface‐pressure airfoil model based on rapid prototyping

Zhihua Zhou, Dichen Li, Zhengyu Zhang, Junhua Zeng

The purpose of this paper is to develop and present a hybrid design and fabrication method based on rapid prototyping (RP) and electrochemical deposition (ED) techniques to…

Editorial

Ian Campbell