Shaping by Deposition

Abstract

A system was developed for rapidly manufacturing custom tooling based on stereolithography (SLA) and robotic thermal spraying. The system automates and integrates these technologies within into a unified CAD/CAM environment. A novel process for making sprayed steel dies was developed and demonstrated by producing several complex die patterns. A robotic spray testbed facility was implemented. An automated pattern design system was developed which generates the parting line/parting surface models from design models for creating injection mold tooling. An industrial Rapid Tool Manufacturing consortium was formed to further guide sprayed steel tooling research and to facilitate technology transfer. The consortium members include: Goodyear, Alcoa, General Motors, Ford, and EMTEC (The Edison Materials Technology Center).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA251520

Entities

People

  • Friedrich B. Prinz

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Assembly
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Fabrication
  • Injection Molding
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanical Working
  • Resins

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Metallurgy

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Autonomous Systems
  • Autonomy