Manufacturing processes and techniques - 1/3

What is additive manufacturing?

construction of a 3D model with electronic equipment using a powder or liquid

What is rapid prototyping?

a technique used to quickly make a scale model of a project with CAD

What are some waste/subtraction techniques?

drilling, sawing, turning, milling

What is turning?

a lathe rotates the material rapidly which allows it to be easily cut and shaped

What is milling?

a process which uses a rotating cutter to shape materials

What are addition processes?

soldering, brazing, welding, adhesives and fasteners

What is soldering?

joining two or more metal components by melting metal filler material in-between the two components

What are some common problems when soldering?

Solder Bridges, too Much Solder, cold Joints, Burnt Joints

What is brazing?

joining two or more metal components by melting metal filler material in-between the two components but at a very high heat

What is welding?

2 materials are fused together by heat or pressure

What are adhesives?

a substance that binds 2 materials together

What are fasteners?

hardware that joins 2 materials together (nails and screws)

What is thermoforming?

a manufacturing process where a polymer sheet is heated and shaped with a mould or former