MEE2016 Rapid Manufacturing Technologies

LTPJC
2 00 4 3
Pre-requisite : MEE1007/MEE1031
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
1 Introduction to Rapid Manufacturing,: Additive Manufacturing 4 2, 5,
evolution, Additive manufacturing processes and their relationship 11,
with subtractive manufacturing, Advantages of RM. Generalized 17
rapid manufacturing process chain, Rapid Tooling –Benefits,
Applications.
2 Data Processing for Rapid Manufacturing: Conceptualization 4 1, 2,
and CAD model preparation, data formats – Conversion to STL 5, 6
file format, Fixing the STL file, Part orientation, Support structure
design, Model Slicing, Direct and adaptive slicing.
3 Rapid Manufacturing Processes, Materials and its 4 1, 2,
application: Sintering, Powder Bed Fusion, extrusion, jetting, 17
Photopolymerization, direct-write, sheet lamination, directed-
energy deposition and the latest state of the art. Multiple Materials,
Hybrids, Composite Materials, current and future directions.
4 Post-Processing: Support material removal, surface texture 4 1, 2,
improvement, accuracy improvement, aesthetic improvement, 17
preparation for use as a pattern, property enhancements using
non-thermal and thermal techniques.
5 Design for Rapid Manufacturing (DFRM): Core DFAM 4 1, 2,
Concepts and Objectives: Complex Geometry, Customized 17
Geometry, Integrated Assemblies and Elimination of
Conventional design for manufacture (DFM) Constraints. RM
Unique Capabilities, Exploring Design Freedoms and Design
Tools for RM.
6 Guidelines for process selection: Introduction, selection 4 4, 5,
methods for a part, challenges of selection, example system for 6, 18
preliminary selection, production planning and control.
7 Rapid Tooling: Direct tooling & Indirect Tooling methods, 4 4,
Reaction Injection Molding, Wax Injection Molding, Vaccum 5,6,
Casting, RTV Silicone Rubber Molds, Spin-Casting, Cast Resin 17
Tooling.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2 2
Total Lecture Hours
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and 30
computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry, Min of 2 lectures by industry
experts
Project
# Generally a team project of Five.
# # Concepts studied in different Modules, as relevant, should have been 60
used. [Non- 1,5,6,
### Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be Contact 14,15
submitted. Hours]
Sample Projects:
 Projects on CAD data generation for 3D printing using various tools
including: various scanning and reverse engineering techniques and
related software.
 Projects on CAD data processing such as STL file corrections,
orientation optimization, support and toolpath generation for
economically producing the components with desired properties.
 Design and fabrication of working models for the conceptual testing
applications.
 Build complex engineering assemblies in plastic material with less
process planning.
 Redesign the existing locomotive key-components for weight reduction
without effecting the functionality that can be produced only by
additive manufacturing.
Text Book
1. Ian Gibson, David W. Rosen, Brent Stucker (2015), Additive Manufacturing
Technologies: Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing, 2nd Ed., Springer
Science & Business Media.
Reference Books
2. Dongdong Gu (2014), Laser Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Materials, ,
Springer Publications.
3. Ali K. Kamrani, Emad Abouel Nasr (2006), Rapid Prototyping: Theory and Practice,
Springer.
4. D.T. Pham, S.S. Dimov (2001), Rapid Manufacturing: The Technologies and
Applications of Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling, Springer.
5. Andreas Gebhardt (2011),Understanding Additive Manufacturing, Hanser Publishers.

Mode of Evaluation: Digital Assignments / Surprise Tests/ CAT/FAT

Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 03.03.2016
Compiled by: Prof. K. Raja
Prof. A.S.S. Balan
Prof. Raghu Kiran