Well, I am taking the leap of faith here. I have been reading this RP list for
quite some time but haven't yet posted any messages. But I think it is about
time.
I am a graduate student at Bradley University, Peoria Illinois and am just
beginning to develop my masters project proposal for my MS in Manufacturing
Enginering. I am interested in performing a cost analysis of RP part
manufacture compared to traditional part manufacture. I am thinking about
selecting a fuel filter base part for a heavy duty industrial engine. The part
is normally die casted. The part has been manufactured with RP technology by
John Howarter of Caterpillar Inc, so I know it can be done. What I plan to do
is to analyize the cost benefit ratios, and cost savings of using RP
technology to produce over die casting with CNC produced dies.
What I would like from anyone who has lasted this long into my message is any
advice or input as to where I should go with this project. This is an open
ended request. I was just wondering if anyone out there has already performed
this type of analysis and if so would you share your insights with me. I would
like to be able to contact you during my project's development if possible
too.
Any input is always appreciated.
I can be reached via personal email at ssglad@cat.com
Sean M. Gladieux
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology Department
Bradley University
Peoria, Il 61629
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