Rapid Prototyping & Reverse Engineering
Rapid Prototyping (RP) is a process of manufacturing products directly from a 3D CAD representation. RP machines can build almost any object from simple shapes to complex geometries which are difficult to manufacture in other ways.
A chance to learn about Rapid Prototyping (RP) and its applications. We will take a look at the most commonly used RP methods, their applications and the materials used.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (RP)
- RP and RM techniques/methods and applications
- Design project
- File formatting and saving for RP
This workshop can be used as an introduction to a design project, set by the PDC and run in school, and the best design(s) made on the FDM machine.
3D Scanning is the process of digitising tangible objects for the use of reverse engineering or replication. 3D scanning can be used in numerous industries including car production, sculpture, and simple CAD check of castings.
A chance to learn about 3D scanning and reverse engineering. We will take a look at how 3D scanning can be used for various applications including archiving, replication and reverse engineering.
Topics include:
- Introduction to 3D Scanning
- Typical applications of 3D Scanning
- Practical scanning application
Half day activity only available at the PDC.