A Comparative Analysis of Different Rapid Prototyping Techniques for Making Intricately Shaped Structure

Abstract

Rapid Prototyping (RP) encompasses a group of technologies being used to produce a scaled model of a physical object using a three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) data. The objective of this paper is to see how the manufacturing productivity of intricately shaped jewelry designs is possible using different RP techniques. In this research, we have used RP techniques for the efficient development and production of an intricately shaped jewelry structure, which otherwise is difficult to produce with existing technologies. The primary purpose of this research is to find the economical and efficient method for three-dimensional printing of artificial jewelry structures. Stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and Projet 3D printing technologies are used for the production of some intricate jewelry. By using RP, artificial jewelry makers can produce 3D printed parts quickly, and customize limited-edition jewelry as it enables the production of beautiful and colorful pieces that previously required large-scale, complex and expensive machinery.