Integration of the Rapid Prototyping environmental aspects: first focus on the electrical energy consumption. Design/methodology/approach Various manufacturing parameters have been tested on three rapid prototyping systems: Thermojet (3DS), FDM 3000 (Stratasys) and EOSINT M250 Xtended (EOS). The objective is to select sets of parameters for reduction of electrical energy consumption. For this, we have manufactured a part in several orientations and positions in the chamber of these RP systems. For each test, we noted the electrical power. Finally, we propose certain rules to minimize this electrical energy consumption during a job. Findings It is important to minimize the manufacturing time but there is no general rule for optimization of electrical energy consumption. Each RP system must be tested with energy consumption considerations under the spotlight. Research limitations/implications Our work is only based on Rapid Prototyping processes. Our objective is to take into consideration the complete life-cycle of an rapid prototyped part: manufacturing of raw material as far as reprocessing of waste. Practical implications To decrease electrical energy consumption for a job What is original/value of paper The environmental aspects are not studied as well as in rapid prototyping.
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