1998 / Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings
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Author A. F. Lennings, J. J. Broek, I. Horvath, A. de Smit, J. S. M. Vergeest, Delft University of Technology
Source Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings, 1998, pp 97-104
Abstract Current Rapid Prototyping systems are primarily aimed at small-sized objects containing many shape details. In this paper a Rapid Prototyping technology is presented that is aimed at large- sized objects having a complex, freeform outer shape. This new technology builds the model out of thick layers, each having freeform outside faces. The paper will present: an overview of current methods to produce large prototypes, the basics of the new method, the technology used to produce the layers, the toolpath planning and finally the overall system design. (Auth abstract) [References: 11]
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