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Title:	Application of desktop manufacturing system (SLA) for the manufacturing of a centrifugal pump impeller using CAD (I-DEAS)
Author:	Syed, Wasimuddin Azam Muhammad
View Online:	njit-etd1992-112 (xiv, 148 pages ~ 3.8 MB pdf)
Department:	Manufacturing Engineering Division
Degree:	Master of Science
Program:	Manufacturing Engineering
Document Type:	Thesis
Advisory Committee:	Kotefski, Steve (Committee chair) Sodhi, R. S. (Committee member) Levy, Nouri (Committee member)
Date:	1992-10
Keywords:	Centrifugal pumps -- Computer simulation Impellers -- Computer simulation IDEAL (Computer program language) Computer graphics Microcomputers CAD/CAM systems -- Computer programs
Availability:	Unrestricted
Abstract:	Desktop Manufacturing (DTM) systems which combine personal computer, laser and other technologies are being used to sculpt objects from computer generated models created on computer aided design (CAD) workstations. As a member of DTM systems, StereoLithography Apparatus (SLA) transforms 3-dimensional designs into a 3-D output. This can substantially reduce the time required to produce a prototype through the process of photopolymerization. The process involves the transfer of a liquid plastic monomer into a solid polymer by exposing it to ultraviolet light. Although the process looks productive, inefficiencies can occur, if incorrect parameters are selected before its application for a particular prototype fabrication. In understanding the correct requirements of the prototype being built, efficiency can be maximized by the use of desktop manufacturing systems.