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Which technology is commonly used to construct parts or assemblies in rapid prototyping?
Which technology is commonly used to construct parts or assemblies in rapid prototyping?
- Machining
- Injection molding
- 3D printing (correct)
- Casting
When did the first methods for rapid prototyping become available?
When did the first methods for rapid prototyping become available?
- Mid 1990s
- Mid 1970s
- Mid 2000s
- Mid 1980s (correct)
What is the main advantage of rapid prototyping for manufacturing production-quality parts?
What is the main advantage of rapid prototyping for manufacturing production-quality parts?
- High precision
- Flexibility in small production runs (correct)
- High speed
- Low cost
What is one historical application of rapid prototyping technology?
What is one historical application of rapid prototyping technology?
What issue has arisen with the ability to reproduce designs from a dataset?
What issue has arisen with the ability to reproduce designs from a dataset?
Flashcards
What is 3D printing?
What is 3D printing?
A technology used to quickly create parts or assemblies from a 3D digital design.
When did rapid prototyping emerge?
When did rapid prototyping emerge?
Around the mid 1980s.
Advantage of rapid prototyping?
Advantage of rapid prototyping?
Enables flexible and cost-effective production of parts in small quantities, without the need for expensive tooling.
Historical application of rapid prototyping?
Historical application of rapid prototyping?
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Issue with reproducing designs?
Issue with reproducing designs?
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Study Notes
Rapid Prototyping Technologies
- 3D printing is commonly used to construct parts or assemblies in rapid prototyping.
History of Rapid Prototyping
- The first methods for rapid prototyping became available in the 1980s.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
- The main advantage of rapid prototyping is that it allows for the production of manufacturing production-quality parts.
Historical Applications of Rapid Prototyping
- One historical application of rapid prototyping technology is the creation of architectural models.
Issues with Rapid Prototyping
- With the ability to reproduce designs from a dataset, intellectual property theft has become a significant issue.
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