Rapid Prototyping Glossary

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Definitions for commercial rapid prototyping, production, machining, casting, moulding, finishing and inspection terms.

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UAM

Abbreviation for ultrasonic additive manufacturing.

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene; a wear-resistant polymer used for low-friction components.

A sheet-based metal additive process that bonds foils by ultrasonic vibration and pressure without fully melting the material.

Cleaning using cavitation generated by ultrasonic energy in a liquid bath.

Joining thermoplastics by high-frequency vibration and local heat generation.

A feature that mechanically prevents straight-line release from a mould or simple tool.

A powder particle-size distribution concentrated around one main size range.

UTM; equipment used for tensile, compression, peel and similar mechanical tests.

Alternative term for conventional milling, where the cutter rotates against the feed direction at the cut.

A common commercial term for vacuum-cast polyurethane parts made in silicone tools.

Abbreviation for universal testing machine.

Hardening a resin, coating or adhesive by exposure to ultraviolet light.

Resistance to degradation caused by ultraviolet exposure.