Comparison and Selection of Suitable 3D Printing Technology to Replicate Plastic Material Properties for Rapid Prototyping

Abstract: In R&D there is need of rapid prototyping to validate new concepts. 3D printing is widely used now a days For rapid prototyping of new concepts. As there are numerous 3D printing technologies are available now in market so it is always difficult to select correct 3D printing technology to replicate plastic material as per requirement in prototyping. Engineers in industry initially struggle or spend time to select best suited 3D printing technology for rapid prototyping of their concept or part. In this study we will be reviewing different available 3D printing technologies and its capabilities in terms of adding properties in printed parts. We will be selecting most common plastic which are being used in industry. For selected materials best suited 3D printing technologies will be compared on the basis of required material properties Keywords: 3D printing, Plastics, RPT, Comparison, Product