Introduction to Prototyping, Traditional Prototyping Vs. Rapid Prototyping (RP), Classification of Rapid Manufacturing Processes: Additive, Subtractive, Formative, Generic RP process and Materials used in Rapid Manufacturing Process
Basic Concept –3D Scanning Digitization techniques – Model Reconstruction – Data Processing for Additive Manufacturing Technology – Part Orientation and support generation – Model Slicing –Tool path Generation.
Classification – Liquid based system – Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA)- Principle, process, advantages and applications – Solid based system –Fused Deposition Modeling – Principle, process, advantages and applications, Laminated Object Manufacturing
Selective Laser Sintering – Principles of SLS process – Process, advantages and applications, Three-Dimensional Printing – Principle, process, advantages and applications- Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Electron Beam Melting
Customized implants and prosthesis: Design and development, Bio-Additive Manufacturing Computer Aided Tissue Engineering (CATE) – Applications of 3D Printing in Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing and Architectural Engineering
Reference Book:
Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Processes, Technologies, and Applications" by Milan Brandt Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes" by T.S. Srivatsan and T.S. Sudarshan Additive Manufacturing Handbook" edited by Adedeji B. Badiru and Vhance V. Valencia
Text Book:
Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing" by Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen, and Brent Stucker Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Processes, Applications, Materials, and Post Processing" by Jing Zhang and Guojun Zhang
