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Analysis of the EnvisionTec PerFactory system for rapid production of components and validation utilizing finite element and photo-elastic analysis

Philip Hackney, Ketan Pancholi

    Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review

    Abstract

    The PerFactory prototyping machine manufactured by EnvisionTec GMBH uses the photo polymerisation principle. Unlike SLA, it uses light instead of high cost laser, which makes it commercially attractive. The strength of material is major issue while exploring possible direct use of prototypes as component. This paper attempts to set-up and validate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) work in 'COSMOS' software for prototyping process. This can be used later on for stress analysis of other prototypes made using the PerFactory process. Material data were obtained by tensile tests of specimens considering its directional properties relating to interlayer adhesion. Results of FEA were validated against photo-elastic analysis and physical test of various shaped prototypes.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication statusPublished - 2004
    Event5th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping and Manufacture - High Wycombe, UK
    Duration: 1 Jan 2004 → …

    Conference

    Conference5th National Conference on Rapid Design, Prototyping and Manufacture
    Period1/01/04 → …

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    Keywords

    • Accuracy and Material properties
    • FEA
    • PerFactory Digital Light Machine system
    • Photo-elastic analysis

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