Ch.2 and Ch.3 Development of AM

Question 1

What is the generic AM process?

Answer 1

1. CAD
2. STL convert
3. File transfer
4. Machine Setup
5. Build
6. Remove
7. Post-process
8. Application

Question 2

What do these stand for?
CAD
NC

Answer 2

CAD: computer-aided design
NC: numerically controlled

Question 3

What are the 4 types of layered manufacturing processes?

Answer 3

1D channel
2x 1D channel
array of 1D
2D channel

Question 4

What kind of problems may occur when using surface modeling only?

Answer 4

surface modeling not able to describe parts with complex internal geometries

discontinuity in vertice alignment

Question 5

What extra considerations are needed when producing medical models using AM?

Answer 5

• must be compatible with anatomic location
• material selection backed by clinical data
• ensure design enables smooth post-processing/inspection