Code No: R4103A R10 Set No.
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IV [Link] I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February/March - 2018
RAPID PROTOTYPING
(Mechanical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1 a) Describe the various stages in the development of rapid prototyping systems
with highlighting the advantages and limitations. [8]
b) Explain rapid prototyping process chain. [7]
2 a) Write the few applications of stereo lithography system? [8]
b) List advantages and disadvantages when rapid prototyping concept is applied
to solid ground curing (SGC)? [7]
3 a) List out the applications, advantages and disadvantages of laminated object
manufacturing (LOM)? [8]
b) Explain the path generation in fusion decomposition modeling (FDM) [7]
4 a) Describe the working principle of three dimensional printing along with its
advantages. [8]
b) In detail explain about process details and machine details of 3-D printing. [7]
5 a) Explain laser generation process with neat sketch & also its applications? [8]
b) Write the functional differences between conventional tooling and rapid
prototyping tooling? [7]
6 a) List various Rapid Prototyping Data Formats? Explain about the significance
of STL format? [8]
b) Explain how RPT can be used for the production of rapid tooling for
aerospace and electronic industries? [7]
7 a) Describe the importance of magics, mimics, solid view, view expert
operations in rapid prototyping software. [8]
b) Write a short note on ‘Rhino’. [7]
8 a) Identify the important RP applications in field of medical and bioengineering. [8]
b) What is the significant role of RP in design and production of medical
devices? [7]
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