Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 22 Issue 4

Study on the selective laser sintering of a low-isotacticity polypropylene powder

Wei Zhu, Chunze Yan, Yunsong Shi, Shifeng Wen, Changjun Han, Chao Cai, Jie Liu, Yusheng Shi

Semi-crystalline polymers such as polyamide-12 can be used for selective laser sintering (SLS) to make near-fully dense plastic parts. At present, however, the types of…

Labelling additively manufactured parts by microstructural gradation – advanced copy-proof design

Thomas Niendorf, Florian Brenne, Mirko Schaper, Andre Riemer, Stefan Leuders, Wilfried Reimche, Dieter Schwarze, Hans J. Maier

As additive manufacturing techniques, such as selective laser melting, allow for straightforward production of parts on basis of simple computer-aided design files only…

3D printing of generative art using the assembly and deformation of direction-specified parts

Yaususi Kanada

A methodology for designing and printing three-dimensional (3D) objects with specified printing-direction using fused deposition modeling (FDM), which was proposed by a previous…

Study on shrinkage behaviour of laser sintered PA 3200GF specimens using RSM and ANN

Sushant Negi, Rajesh Kumar Sharma

The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of process parameters that have a significant effect on the shrinkage behaviour of laser-sintered PA 3200GF…

Optimal space filling for additive manufacturing

Sajan Kapil, Prathamesh Joshi, Hari Vithasth Yagani, Dhirendra Rana, Pravin Milind Kulkarni, Ranjeet Kumar, K.P. Karunakaran

In additive manufacturing (AM) process, the physical properties of the products made by fractal toolpaths are better as compared to those made by conventional toolpaths. Also, it…

Mechanical properties of urethane diacrylate/bamboo powder composite fabricated by rapid prototyping system

Shih-Hsuan Chiu, Ivan Ivan, Cheng-Lung Wu, Kun-Ting Chen, Sigit Tri Wicaksono, Hitoshi Takagi

Stereolithography is a well-established technique for producing complex part for rapid prototyping purpose by using UV or laser as a source for curing process. This technique has…

Thermal and mechanical properties of copper/photopolymer composite

Shih-Hsuan Chiu, Cheng-Lung Wu, Shun-Ying Gan, Kun-Ting Chen, Yi-Ming Wang, Sheng-Hong Pong, Hitoshi Takagi

The purpose of this study is to increase the thermal and mechanical properties of the photopolymer by filling with the copper powder for the application of rapid tooling.

Prosumption perspectives on additive manufacturing: reconfiguration of consumer products with 3D printing

Byounghyun Yoo, Heedong Ko, Sungkuk Chun

This paper aims to examine the changing backdrop of the consumer market in relation to three-dimensional (3D) printing, especially in the context of Web infrastructure that…

Theoretical and experimental study on surface roughness of 316L stainless steel metal parts obtained through selective laser melting

Di Wang, Yang Liu, Yongqiang Yang, Dongming Xiao

The purpose of this paper is to provide a theoretical foundation for improving the selective laser melting (SLM) surface roughness. To improve the part’s surface quality during…

Investigation of forged-like microstructure produced by a hybrid manufacturing process

Romy Francis, Joseph Newkirk, Frank Liou

This paper aims to summarize the microstructure characterization of parts that were produced using a hybrid manufacturing process consisting of laser metal deposition (LMD) and…

State of the art automated chasing and repoussé through utilization of magnetic hammering

Mohammad Riahi, Mohammad Sedighi, Hassan Rahmanian

The paper aims to design a process to mechanize traditional chasing and repoussé which is the art of creating an artistic pattern on a sheet metal by making high and low points…

Study of the complementary usages of selective laser sintering during the high volume production of plastic parts

Tomaz Brajlih, Matej Paulic, Tomaz Irgolic, Ziga Kadivnik, Joze Balic, Igor Drstvensek

This paper aims to present a comparison between selective laser sintering and injection moulding technology for the production of small batches of plastic products.

Template-guided visual try-in evaluation for nasal prosthesis modeling

Jin Sun

The purpose of this paper is to describe a visual try-in evaluation framework for the template-guided modelling of a nasal prosthesis.

Fabrication of three dimensional open porous regular structure of PA-2200 for enhanced strength of scaffold using selective laser sintering

Jatender Pal Singh, Pulak M. Pandey, Anita Kamra Verma

Scaffolds are essentially required to have open porous structure for facilitating bone to grow. They are generally placed on those bone defective/fractured sites which are more…

Process optimization of single screw extruder for development of Nylon 6-Al-Al2O3 alternative FDM filament

Kamaljit Singh Boparai, Rupinder Singh, Harwinder Singh

The purpose of this study is to investigate the process parameters of a single-screw extruder for development of Nylon6-Al-Al₂O₃-based alternative fused deposition modeling…