Unit 45 Assignment 1 - Distinction Grade Coursework

Unit 45: Additive Manufacturing
Processes
Assignment 1: Additive Manufacturing Processes in Industry



Learning Aim A: Examine the technology and characteristics of additive manufacturing processes as
used in industry




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,Contents
Introduction 4
Material Extrusion Operation 4
Product 5

Technology 5
Typical applications 5

Characteristics 5
Materials 6

Sustainability 6
Recycling 6
Energy Use 6
Disposal of waste material 7
Machine Footprint 7
Safe Manufacturing Procedures 8
Complexity they can achieve 8
Tolerances 8
Capacity 9
Accuracy and Achieving Consistency 9

Material Extrusion benefiting a Manufacturing Organisation 10
VAT Photopolymerisation (Stereolithography) Operation 10
Product 11

Technology 11
Typical applications 11

Characteristics 12
Materials 12

Sustainability 12
Recycling 12
Energy Use 13
Waste Materials 13
Disposal of waste material 13
Machine Footprint 14
Safe Manufacturing Procedures 14
Complexity they can achieve 14
Tolerances 14
Surface Finish 15
Capacity 15
Accuracy and Achieving Consistency 15
Speed of operation 15


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, Stereolithography benefiting a Manufacturing Organisation 15

Safe Working Procedures for Stereolithography and material extrusion 16
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH 2002) 16
CE Marking for the machines 16
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) 16

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 17
General safety hazards associated with Material extrusion and Stereolithography 17




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