Unit 4 - rapid prototyping

Question 1

rapid prototyping

Answer 1

is a process that produces prototypes or models more quickly
produce a prototype of a component for which a CAD design is available in the shortest possibile time

should indicate the geometry of the future component and serve as an illustrative model

development times are reduced and quality is significantly improved

Area of application:
high degree of complexity in the design
main goal: balance time, cost, design and functionality

Question 2

simultaneous engineering

Answer 2

a process in which the different phases are developed simultaneously

rapid prototyping allows the overall times to be further reduced

Question 3

rapid prototyping essential factors, industries

Answer 3

Essential factors:
design model: high level of geometric detail and surface quality
ergonomic model: operating functions
functional model: provides functionality for testing and implementation

industries:
household and consumer appliance
automotive industry
aereospace industry
healthcare
machine manufacturing
architecture