The Research on Rapid Design and Manufacture Method for Letters Product Based on RP Technology

Abstract

In order to solve the problem that the design and manufacture method for letters product in traditional ways has a long period and high cost, a new design and manufacture method based on RP technology was proposed. Firstly, Rhinoceros software was used to design the initial model, and then the initial model was put into SolidWorks software for model processing. After that, the established model was put into RPdata software for data processing. Finally, by using RP450B rapid prototyping machine, a rapid prototype of the model was achieved. Through the study, some key problems such as model design, processing of model data and manufacturing process were discussed. The new design and manufacture method has greatly shortened the design and manufacture cycle of the letters product, and it provides the reference for the design and manufacture for other art works.