|
|
 |
 |
|
Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Prototyping at the Ottobrunn Production Centre, Munich.
|
Rapid Prototyping
|
| Rapid prototyping is used for the production
of demonstration and functional models using Stereo Lithography and
Selective Laser Sintering techniques. Models range from original
size down to sub-scale.
Both techniques are based on 3D-CAD models. Each component is
developed step by step in layers of up to 1/10 mm.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping technology are:
- Cost reduction up to 50%.
- Processing time reduction up to 75%.
- High design flexibility to enable short term component modifications.
- Cost effective component production for demonstration purposes
and functional test samples.
|
 |
|
|
The Process
|
Stereolithography:
Components are generated using liquid UV-sensitive polymers that
are cured layer by layer with laser beams.
Selective Layer Sintering:
Component are generated by fusing a powder layer by layer with laser
beams.
Manufacturing Process:
- Generation of a 3D-CAD model, such as CATIA.
- Transmission of CAD data to a laser sintering machine.
- Production of a polystyrene blank using the rapid prototyping
process.
- Production of a ceramic mould from the polystyrene blank.
- Removal of polystyrene from the ceramic mould.
- Pouring of alloy into ceramic mould.
- Removal of ceramic mould from alloy component.
- Machining of component functional surfaces.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contact for Further Information
|
|
If
you require more detailed information on any of our products or services,
then please contact
us, indicating your particular areas of interest or intended application.
Your enquiry will receive our best attention.
|
|
