Recent developments in Computer Aided Design (CAD) have drastically reduced overall design cycle time and cost. In this paper, wirePATH, a new method for rapid direct tooling, is presented. By using specialized interactive segmentation computer software and wire electrical discharge machining (wire EDM), wirePATH can reduce manufacturing time and cost for injection molds, casting patterns, and dies. Compared to other conventional-mold making methods, wirePATH can reduce fabrication time by as much as 40 to 70%. Wirepath can use a combination of wire EDM and other processes. Our method provides a new means to produce a greater variety in products by changing only portions of the tooling. Segments allow a part of a mold to be replaced to accommodate design changes and repair. WirePATH enables new applications of wire EDM to more complex shapes by bridging the gaps between CAD, our method, wire EDM and conventional manufacturing processes.
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ASME 2003 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
September 2–6, 2003
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Design Engineering Division and Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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0-7918-3700-9
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WirePATH Rapid Tooling Process and Supporting Software Development
Alexander Lee,
Alexander Lee
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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James Brink,
James Brink
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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David Anderson,
David Anderson
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Karthik Ramani
Karthik Ramani
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Alexander Lee
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
James Brink
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
David Anderson
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Karthik Ramani
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Paper No:
DETC2003/DAC-48723, pp. 197-204; 8 pages
Published Online:
June 23, 2008
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Lee, A, Brink, J, Anderson, D, & Ramani, K. "WirePATH Rapid Tooling Process and Supporting Software Development." Proceedings of the ASME 2003 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 2: 29th Design Automation Conference, Parts A and B. Chicago, Illinois, USA. September 2–6, 2003. pp. 197-204. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2003/DAC-48723
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