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What technology is used to produce layers in the CLIP process?
What technology is used to produce layers in the CLIP process?
What is the typical voxel dimension achieved in the CLIP process?
What is the typical voxel dimension achieved in the CLIP process?
Which secondary operation is necessary for parts produced through CLIP?
Which secondary operation is necessary for parts produced through CLIP?
Which company is known for developing the CLIP process?
Which company is known for developing the CLIP process?
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What significant advantage does the CLIP process have over traditional additive manufacturing processes?
What significant advantage does the CLIP process have over traditional additive manufacturing processes?
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In collaboration with Carbon3D, what innovative product has Adidas developed using the CLIP process?
In collaboration with Carbon3D, what innovative product has Adidas developed using the CLIP process?
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What feature of the midsole design was enhanced by using athlete data in the CLIP process?
What feature of the midsole design was enhanced by using athlete data in the CLIP process?
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What allows the CLIP process to eliminate the need for traditional prototyping?
What allows the CLIP process to eliminate the need for traditional prototyping?
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What is one primary advantage of additive manufacturing in the context of healthcare?
What is one primary advantage of additive manufacturing in the context of healthcare?
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Which material is most commonly used in additive manufacturing processes?
Which material is most commonly used in additive manufacturing processes?
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What process is critical to the additive manufacturing operation before any physical part is created?
What process is critical to the additive manufacturing operation before any physical part is created?
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How are parts constructed in additive manufacturing?
How are parts constructed in additive manufacturing?
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What is primarily responsible for determining the thickness of the individual layers in additive manufacturing?
What is primarily responsible for determining the thickness of the individual layers in additive manufacturing?
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What must be planned for the additive manufacturing machine to construct the part effectively?
What must be planned for the additive manufacturing machine to construct the part effectively?
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Which statement accurately reflects the processes involved in additive manufacturing?
Which statement accurately reflects the processes involved in additive manufacturing?
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What is the significance of the layering method in additive manufacturing?
What is the significance of the layering method in additive manufacturing?
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What is considered the main advantage of DOD in 3D printing?
What is considered the main advantage of DOD in 3D printing?
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What does the nano particle jetting (NPJ) process utilize as its printing material?
What does the nano particle jetting (NPJ) process utilize as its printing material?
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What is the typical tolerance achieved by DOD processes?
What is the typical tolerance achieved by DOD processes?
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What issue is associated with using particles smaller than 20 µm during the printing process?
What issue is associated with using particles smaller than 20 µm during the printing process?
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Which method is commonly used for powder spreading in Powder Bed Processes?
Which method is commonly used for powder spreading in Powder Bed Processes?
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What happens to the liquid carrier in the nano particle jetting process after printing?
What happens to the liquid carrier in the nano particle jetting process after printing?
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Why might polymer powders need to be dried before spreading in Powder Bed Processes?
Why might polymer powders need to be dried before spreading in Powder Bed Processes?
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What is a critical consideration for the powder spreading process?
What is a critical consideration for the powder spreading process?
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What happens to larger particles during the powder layer creation process?
What happens to larger particles during the powder layer creation process?
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What is the primary concern regarding particles near the melt pool?
What is the primary concern regarding particles near the melt pool?
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Why is preheating important in selective laser sintering compared to electron beam melting?
Why is preheating important in selective laser sintering compared to electron beam melting?
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What is observed regarding the reuse of nylon powder after four cycles?
What is observed regarding the reuse of nylon powder after four cycles?
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What might happen to magnesium alloys during the powder reclamation process?
What might happen to magnesium alloys during the powder reclamation process?
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What effect does the reuse of powder have on particle size?
What effect does the reuse of powder have on particle size?
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Why is blending virgin nylon powder with reclaimed powder recommended?
Why is blending virgin nylon powder with reclaimed powder recommended?
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How does the mean particle size change with the reuse of powder?
How does the mean particle size change with the reuse of powder?
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What is the primary benefit of conformal cooling channels in molds?
What is the primary benefit of conformal cooling channels in molds?
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Which manufacturing step follows the melting of wax in investment casting?
Which manufacturing step follows the melting of wax in investment casting?
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What is the role of stereolithography in the manufacturing process depicted?
What is the role of stereolithography in the manufacturing process depicted?
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Why is it essential for the polymer used in the casting process to completely melt and burn?
Why is it essential for the polymer used in the casting process to completely melt and burn?
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What aspect of temperature distribution in molds is improved by using conformal cooling channels?
What aspect of temperature distribution in molds is improved by using conformal cooling channels?
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During the investment casting process, what is the purpose of the 'tree assembly' step?
During the investment casting process, what is the purpose of the 'tree assembly' step?
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What is a significant advantage of using additive manufacturing for mold production?
What is a significant advantage of using additive manufacturing for mold production?
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What is the first step in the investment casting process as shown in the manufacturing steps?
What is the first step in the investment casting process as shown in the manufacturing steps?
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What is a common issue encountered during additive manufacturing processes?
What is a common issue encountered during additive manufacturing processes?
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Which geometric consideration should be prioritized during the design of parts for additive manufacturing?
Which geometric consideration should be prioritized during the design of parts for additive manufacturing?
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What dimensional tolerance is generally achievable in stereolithography?
What dimensional tolerance is generally achievable in stereolithography?
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Which factor does NOT affect the dimensional tolerances and surface finish in additive manufacturing?
Which factor does NOT affect the dimensional tolerances and surface finish in additive manufacturing?
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In additive manufacturing, why is it important to use symmetric tolerances?
In additive manufacturing, why is it important to use symmetric tolerances?
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What is the typical dimensional tolerance of selective laser sintering for polymers?
What is the typical dimensional tolerance of selective laser sintering for polymers?
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What is a key benefit of topology optimization in additive manufacturing?
What is a key benefit of topology optimization in additive manufacturing?
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How do tolerances within a plane compare to those outside of a plane in additive manufacturing?
How do tolerances within a plane compare to those outside of a plane in additive manufacturing?
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Study Notes
Additive Manufacturing
- This chapter describes additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, highlighting computer integration, production without traditional tools, and rapid part or small batch production on demand.
- AM processes produce parts layer-by-layer.
- Classes of AM processes include extrusion-based (e.g., FDM), photopolymerization (e.g., stereolithography), powder bed (e.g., SLS), sprayed powder, and lamination-based methods.
Functional Prototyping
- Additive manufacturing (AM) is transforming from a prototyping technology into a viable production strategy.
- AM is beneficial during product development since prototyping parts made with AM from CAD data files can be manufactured in minutes to hours.
- AM allows rapid evaluation of manufacturability and design effectiveness.
- AM is applicable for wide variety of materials, including polymers, metals, and ceramics.
Case Study: Functional Prototyping (Toys)
- Complex toys require prototypes to validate functionality before mass production.
- Prototypes help identify interference issues, assess assembly problems, and refine aesthetic features.
- AM-produced prototypes are more cost-effective for prototyping than traditional methods.
- Toy prototypes can be corrected to improve appeal.
Additive Manufacturing Methodology
- Additive manufacturing processes build parts layer by layer.
- Key characteristics: production, without tools and dies, and ability to rapidly produce parts on demand.
- Software is crucial for process and part definition.
- Parts are typically created in 0.03 to 0.5 mm thick layers.
Stereolithography (STL)
- Curing (hardening) a liquid photopolymer into a desired shape.
- A vat is filled with a photocurable liquid, containing acrylic monomers, oligomers, photoinitiator.
- UV Light is used to cure the liquid layer by layer
- Supports are often necessary for complex designs.
- Parts are removed from the vat, and blemishes and supports are removed in post-processing.
Continuous Liquid Interphase Production (CLIP)
- A special window in the build chamber allows oxygen to control the curing process.
- It uses a DLP device with an array of micromirrors to cure parts.
- Oxygen is a curing inhibitor, creating a "dead zone" where uncured material resides.
- Advantages: potentially higher build rates compared to other photopolymerization methods.
Material Jetting (MJ)
- Print heads deploy a photopolymer (PolyJet) or thermoplastic/wax (DOD) to generate layers.
- UV light (or heat) hardens the material in the PolyJet method.
- Very smooth surface and low layer thickness (16 µm or less possible ).
- Supports such as a gel-like resin can also be included in the print job.
Powder Bed Processes (e.g., SLS, SLM)
- Powder is spread, layer-by-layer, and a focused laser beam (or electron beam) fuses (sinters) the powder.
- Supports may be required to maintain the shape during the construction of the part
- Post-processing steps may be required to remove supports and increase strength
- Metal powders can be used in SLM.
Binder Jetting (BJP)
- Powder (polymer, ceramic, metal) is printed by a print head depositing a binder.
- The binder then fuses the powder.
- The process can be used for a variety of materials
- Support structures may be required for complex geometries.
Additional Additive Manufacturing Processes
- Laminated object manufacturing (LOM): Layers of materials (paper or plastics) are bonded together layer by layer, a bit like stacking sheets
- Laser-engineered net shaping (LENS): Powdered materials are melted and deposited in layers using a laser.
Additive Manufacturing Applications & Economics
- Rapid prototyping
- Manufacturing applications (parts, tooling)
- Mass customization
- Direct Manufacturing
- Medical applications (prosthetic devices)
- Architectural applications
- High costs in many applications, but reduced manufacturing times for specific applications.
Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Consider design for manufacturability in AM processes
- Additive manufacturing procedures that tend to warp the part because of thermal stresses or shrinkage.
- Design rules are specific to the particular manufacturing process being used.
- Ensure appropriate tolerances and surface finishes.
Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Tooling
- Rapid tooling (RT) is manufacturing tools and molds using AM processes.
- Benefits of RT: reduced cost, shorter lead times, and efficient CAD integration.
- Challenges: Tool and die material and life.
- New techniques help manufacture molds directly for various applications.
Casting of Plumbing Fixtures
- Prototyping can be used to validate a design before actual production.
- Sand casting is often used to produce mass quantities of brass parts.
- Rapid tooling (RT) with AM can be used to produce molds for casting, providing significant time savings.
Other Topics
- Numerous other related and complementary topics are found in the provided texts
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Test your knowledge on the CLIP process in additive manufacturing. This quiz covers the technology, dimensions, advantages, and notable applications of the CLIP process, especially in companies like Adidas. Dive deep into how additive manufacturing is revolutionizing industries, particularly healthcare.
