Contained within the document is a coursework submitted in 2020. Graded a distinction, this will provide an excellent template and guide for creating your own distinction level piece of work.
I would also like to mention that some work contained within was not referenced fully and that some ad...
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
1
,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
2
, 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
3
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Anon123. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.