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c : Error evaluation of freeform surfaces produced by rapid prototyping.

The project deals with the evaluation or minimization of error for a freeform surface
produced by rapid prototyping. After the production of the component the measurement is
done by the help of Coordinate measuring machine..

Rapid Prototyping: The rapid prototyping is a machine which produces the component
by the help of drawing which is converted to .STL format.

Advantages of Rapid Prototyping:

Êc ao need of human interface for the production of component.
Êc Less time to produce component.
Êc xighly accurate component because if very less layer thickness(1/100··)

Coordinate Measuring Machine: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a device

for measuring the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. This machine may be
manually controlled by an operator or it may be computer controlled. Measurements are
defined by a probe attached to the third moving axis of this machine. Precision of a
coordinate measuring machine is measured in Microns, or Micrometers, which is
1/1,000,000 of a meter. A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is also a device used in
manufacturing and assembly processes to test a part or assembly against the design intent.
Profile measurement.

They are often used for:

uc Profile measurement
uc Angularity or orientation measurement
uc Œepth mapping
uc Œigitizing or imaging
uc Shaft Measurement

Application of the project in automobile industry

In the automobile industry the surface used for the body of the component is the CLASS A
surfaces.cClass A surfaces is a term used in automotive design to describe a set of freeform
surfaces of high efficiency and quality.cClass A surfacing is done using computer-aided
industrial design applications. Class A surface modelers are also called "digital sculptors" in
the industry. Industrial Œesigners develop their design styling through the A surface, the
physical surface the end user can feel, touch, see etc.
A common method of working is to start with a prototype model and produce smooth
mathematical Class A surfaces to describe the products outer body. From this the
production of tools and inspection of finished parts can be carried out. Class Acsurfacing
complements the prototype modelling stage by reducing time and increasing control over
design iterations.
aow by the help of the coordinate measuring machine the class A surfaces can be
measured easily. The coordinate measuring machine which is a very sophisticated machine
takes very less time with maximum accuracy.

The application of a coordinate measuring machine in the automobile industry is as follows:

uc Less time for measurement

uc More accuracy
uc Less labor cost
uc More components can be measured when compared to the other type of measurements
uc Intricate surfaces can be measured