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Types of Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping

Other examples of advancements in CAD also include Rapid Prototyping, and Digital Prototyping. Rapid Prototyping (RP) allows for the quick and efficient fabrication of physical models using three-dimensional CAD data. Rapid Prototyping is used in an ever increasing number of industries. This allows those companies to turn innovative ideas into successful end products more rapidly and efficiently. Another concept associated with the advancement in CAD, is Digital Prototyping. This is a revolutionary approach to product development that allows one to design, visualize, and simulate products rapidly and cost-effectively through the use of the Cad software.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining 
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing
Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing 
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Additional Rapid Prototype Methods
Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing (3DP) 
Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) 
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Rapid Prototyping Assignment
Directions: Using the Inventor software program we will be creating a Die using the information you were taught in the Drafting I class.  We will be using planes, axis and 3D modeling procedures to create the die. You can use your notes and previous drawings to help understand how 3D modeling works. When we are finished creating the Die, we will 3D print your design for you to keep.
1. Open the Inventor Software program from the start menu.  The program is located in the Autodesk folder.
2. Start a New Inventor drawing PART file and name it LastName_DICE.dwg.
3. Your Dice dimension will be a 1x1x1 Cube.
4. Each side of your die must have a number designation 1-6.  It does not matter what the shape is as long as it is recognizable. 
5. Fillet each edge with a 0.05 Radius
6. Upload your design to the class flashdrive.
7. Screen shot and place your images on you website. 
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