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Rapid Prototyping is a technique used to develop the physical structure of the product using a computer software design. It creates a solid model of a structured product, not two-dimensional layout. These prototypes have different objectives. They used a visual representation of product marketing and communication. They are used for diagnostic and testing purposes and for production and rapid tooling.

Rapid prototyping process has some basic use. The first is to create a computer model of product design. Then convert the model, CAD design stereolithography format. Then stereolithography format then will be cut to create a cross-section model. The existing layer will be then placed on top of another. Finally, the finished model will then be clean.

There are at least six techniques for rapid prototyping. And there are different prototypes include devices for these techniques. Some of them are stereolithography, laminated object manufacturing, selective laser sintering, fused deposition modeling, solid ground curing and 3D inkjet printing.

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