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A standard model for cost estimation of competing RP processes / by J. Alexander Mitchell. by Mitchell, J. Alexander Subjects Costs and Cost Analysis   Cost accounting   Stereolithography   Selective laser sintering.   Prototyping, Engineering.   MSE Project. Description:  80 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm. Contents:  Advisor: Lisa Zidek. Committee members: Matthew Panhans, Dr. Owe Petersen. Introduction - Project purpose - A method of cost standardization - SLA 250 build time estimator analysis - Sinterstation 2000 build time estimator analysis - Conclusions - Recommendations - References - Appendix A: SLA 250/50 and Sinterstation 2000 systems B: SLA250/50 and Sinterstation 2000 cost analysis C: SLA 250/50, BTE statistical analysis D: Sinterstation 2000, BTE numerical analysis. The research presented in this paper provides a thorough analysis of a technique that standardizes and justifies the cost process for fabricating a part in the rapid prototyping (RP) industry. Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) are the focus of the study because they are the two most commonly used RP technologies. The techniques are applied to the SLA-250/50 and the Sinterstation 2000 systems located in the Rapid Prototyping Center (RPC) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). The study incorporates all the cost variables associated with operating each RP machine. It also evaluates these variables based on hours of complete build time. Finally, it includes accurate build time estimation and premium factors for each machine, which are vital for determining the final cost of a prototype. The rapid prototyping industry has not adopted a standard method for projecting the cost of a prototype. The innovative industry is affected by the nonexistent standards, which make the process of estimating cost quotes very difficult and unclear. Some commercial RP providers attribute build time for cost, while others use complex algorithms to determine their cost. Ultimately, there is no right or wrong method but obviously something is missing.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Walter Schroeder Library Master's Theses AC805 .M58 2001 Available Add Copy to MyList Format: HTMLPlain textDelimited Subject:   Email to:

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