Inventors:
Charles L. Thomas - Salt Lake City UT
Cheol H. Lee - Salt Lake City UT
Srinivas Kaza - Salt Lake City UT
Thomas M. Gaffney - Salt Lake City UT
Assignee:
University of Utah Research Foundation - Salt Lake City UT
International Classification:
G06F 1900
Abstract:
A rapid prototype modeling system operates to first electronically decompose a discrete part represented by an STL file into electronic layers, using a paradigm characterized by a higher than zero order of fit with respect to the surface of the part. Physical layers are generated from the electronic layers by mechanical devices constructed and arranged to operate in accordance with the paradigm. The physical layers are then stacked appropriately to create a physical model of the discrete part.