Stereolithography in Product Development

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Mueller, T. J., author.

Conference Name:

Earthmoving Industry Conference & Exposition (1990-05-01 : Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1990

Summary:

AbstractStereolithography has emerged as a means of quickly creating model and prototype parts without tooling and is becoming a tool designers can use to get products to market faster, reduce development costs, and improve product quality. Applications of stereolithography in the development of injection molded, investment cast, sand cast, and NC machined parts will be covered.In the last several years, a number of market factors have begun to significantly change the nature of product development. Continuing improvements in technology have resulted in significantly shorter product life cycles, requiring that new products get to market in a timely manner. Improved product quality has ceased to be a sales feature and has become instead a minimum requirement to compete in the marketplace. Selling prices have experienced downward pressure from both domestic and foreign competitors.To meet these market challenges, several changes in product development are needed:The introduction of improved CAD/CAM/CAE tools over the last few years has not only improved design productivity, but has provided the means to address these challenges. One of the most significant tools to be developed is a process called stereolithography

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Publisher Number:

900879

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license