Rupinder Singh*
The Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, vol. 25, no. 4, pp.1011-1015, 2011

Abstract : The purpose of the present study is to investigate process capability of polyjet printing (PP) for plastic components. Starting from the identification of component, prototypes with three different type of plastic material were prepared at different orientations. Measurements on the coordinate measuring machine helped in calculating the dimensional tolerances of the plastic components produced. Some important mechanical properties were also compared to verify the suitability of the components. Final components produced are acceptable as per ISO standard UNI EN 20286-I (1995) and DIN16901. The results of study suggest that PP process lies in ±4.5sigma (σ) limit as regard to dimensional accuracy of plastic component is concerned. This process ensures rapid production of pre-series technological prototypes and proof of concept at less production cost and time.

Keyword : Plastic components; Process capability; Polyjet printing