by Hopley | July 26, 2016 | 3.4 Computer-aided design (CAD)
A computer-aided design is the generation, creation, development and analysis of a design or system using computer software. As technologies improve and the software becomes more powerful, so do the opportunities for designers to create new and exciting products,...
by Hopley | October 15, 2015 | 3.2 Graphical modelling
A graphical model is a visualization of an idea, often created on paper. Graphical models are used to communicate ideas to design team members, the client an the manufacturer. Sketching or freehand drawings are spontaneous representation of ideas on paper...
by Hopley | October 9, 2015 | 3.5 Rapid prototyping
The growth in computing power has had a major impact on modelling with computer-aided manufacture. Rapid software and hardware developments allow new opportunities and exciting new technologies to create dynamic modelling of ever-greater complexity. IB Syllabus...
by Hopley | October 8, 2015 | 3.5 Rapid prototyping
Discuss the limitations of rapid prototyping for volume-produced products. – Consider the internal structure of a product, and number of components. IB Syllabus 3D printing is good for making prototypes, but the technology can’t handle everything...
by Hopley | October 8, 2015 | 3.5 Rapid prototyping
This is an interesting project that shows the potential of Rapid Prototyping using SLS and metal. SLS is a 3D printing process based on sintering. A CO2 laser is used to sinter a thin layer of heat-fusible titanium powder that gradually builds up the 3D model. These...
by Hopley | October 7, 2015 | 3.5 Rapid prototyping
There are many different ways to 3D print an object. But nearly all of them utilize computer aided design (CAD) files. CAD files must be translated into a “language,” or file type, that 3D printing machines can understand. Standard Tessellation Language...
