Introduction to Rapid Prototyping.pptx
- 2. Definition of a Prototype • An approximation of a product (or system) or its components in some form for a definite purpose in its implementation.
- 3. Types of prototypes described along the three aspects of implementation, form and approximation
- 4. Need • Adjust the design • Adjust colours, textures and shapes • Provides quality assurance • Measure acceptable tolerance levels • Know the true cost of production • Improve the product’s integrity • Find efficiencies and savings • Modify your tooling • Make a more durable product • Resolve conflicts
- 5. Roles of the Prototypes • Experimentation and learning • Testing and proofing • Communication and interaction • Synthesis and integration • Scheduling and markers
- 7. Three Phases of Development • First Phase: Manual Prototyping • Second Phase: Soft or Virtual Prototyping • Third Phase: Rapid Prototyping
- 10. RP Process Chain
- 11. Why is rapid prototyping important? • Faster new product development – Prototyping plays a vital role in the process of creating successful products because it speeds up the new product development process • Early-stage design/concept validation of the form, fit, and function of the design • Final stage product verification against the technical requirement and business objectives • It allows functionality testing to test the objectives of the concept and to finalise the specification • The prototype gives the end-user, client, customer, user participants hands-on user experience to get feedback
- 12. ADVANTAGES OF RAPID PROTOTYPING • Direct benefits • Indirect benefits
- 13. Direct benefits Project time and product complexity in 25 years’ time frame
- 14. Results of the integration of RP technologies
- 15. • Benefits to Product Designers • Benefits to the Tooling and Manufacturing Engineer
- 16. Indirect Benefits • Benefits to Marketing • Benefits to the Consumer
- 17. Applications • Aerospace • Automotive • Biomedical • Consumer product industries • And many more