3.1. Rapid Prototyping

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define additive manufacturing.

   Hint

   Think of it as the opposite of traditional manufacturing methods.

2. 2.

   What does SLA stand for?

   Hint

   It's one of the processes used in 3D printing.

3. 3.

   What is a key advantage of rapid prototyping?

   • A. High costs
   • B. Fast turnaround
   • C. Complicated designs
   • D. Poor material utilization

   Hint

   Consider why companies would want to iterate designs quickly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Additive manufacturing is less wasteful than subtractive manufacturing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how traditional methods discard excess material.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how the shift from subtractive to additive manufacturing could transform an established manufacturing company.

   Hint

   Think of both the benefits and challenges this company would face during the transition.

6. 6.

   Design a simple product using additive manufacturing techniques and discuss the steps you would take from design to quality control.

   Hint

   Detail each step and think about how each contributes to the end product quality.