UNIT 1:
Development of AM systems
Challenges in AM - AM process chain
Development of AM systems
Impact of AM on Product Development
AM on Product Development - Virtual Prototyping- Rapid Tooling – RP
UNIT 2:
Basic concept- Digitization techniques
CAD model preparation, Data requirements
Data Processing for Rapid Prototyping: Types of CAD Modeling Techniques.
Tool path generation-Software for AM
Data interfacing, Part orientation and support generation.
CAD model preparation, Data requirements
Data interfacing, Part orientation and support generation.
UNIT 3:
Thermal Phase change inkjets, Case studies
Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
Stereo lithography Apparatus (SLA)
Fused deposition Modeling (FDM)
Limitations and Applications.
UNIT 4:
Process- materials, post processing
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Surface deviation and accuracy
Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS)
Processes, materials, products, advantages
Processes, materials, products, advantages
Limitations and applications.
Case Studies on SLS, SGC & LOM
UNIT 5:
Additive Manufacturing in Medical Applications
Architecture and Building construction
Food Industry – Aerospace Industry
Case studies related to Medical