RP Question Bank
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b. What are the limitations of deep dip stereo lithography process? Explain how these
limitations are overcome.
4. Define Rapid prototyping. Explain the basic methodology involved in rapid prototyping.
(10marks June/July 2011, Dec2012)
5. Explain the need for time compression engineering in product development with a neat
sketch.
(10marks Dec2012)
(10marks Dec2012)
UNIT 2
1. Explain the working principle of selective laser sintering with a neat sketch.
(10 marks May/June 2010 June/july2011, Dec2012, June/July2013)
2. Explain briefly the process parameters, Data preparation for SLS and Applications for SLS
Process
4. How do you classify RP methods? List the advantages and disadvantages of FDM.
(10 marks Dec 2010)
UNIT 3
1. What do you understand by solid ground curing process? Explain with neat sketch.
(10 marks May/june 2010, Dec2010, June/july2011, Dec2012, june/july2013)
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3. What are the various LOM materials and their typical applications? State any four
important applications of LOM parts.
UNIT 4
1. What are concept modelers? What are its advantages? Name any four concept modelers
apart from JP system 5.
2. Explain the steps involved in fabrication of models employing JP system5. Draw the
sketch of process steps.
3. List out technical specification of thermo jet printer. Compare and contrast the SGCVs
object Quadra system.
4. Explain Thermal jet printer and Sander's model with neat sketches.
UNIT 5
1. How are inserts produced using 3D KELTOOL process? Explain
(10 marks May/june 2010 Dec2010, June/July2011, Dec2012)
3. Discuss the following with respect to rapid tooling: Spray metal deposition tool, Epoxy
tools, Cast metal tools.
6. With sketches explain the different steps involved in vacuum casting process used for
producing silicon rubber tools.
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UNIT 6
1. How do you make investment casting through quick cast process? Explain with neat
sketches.
UNIT 7
1. Explain two very important requirements that must be followed during STL life
generation.
2. a. what are the two formats in which STL files can be stored? Explain briefly.
b. Write short notes on the following RP softwares: Magics and Solid View.
(10 marks May/june 2010 Dec2010/12)
4. Explain STL repair and STL manipulation with respect to magics RP software.
(10 marks June/july 2011)
6. a. Explain the procedure of modeling, SH file creation and layering steps before printing
3D model in RP machine for the following types of models
Economical model and Precision model.
b. Write notes on Collaboration tools and Internet based software.
UNIT 8
1. Explain the part build orientation constraints of stereo lithography process.
(10 marks may/june 2010)
2. a. For slicing a ball, explain the following errors during data preparation:
Mismatching in height
b. Step error due to slicing tessellated arcs.
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a. Errors in SH files
b. File exchange errors.
Prepared by
Ashok Kumar. M.S
Assistant Professor
ME, DSATM
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