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Fig 2.8 A sample Binary STL File<br />

Slicing models is now possible by a number of methods irrespective they were made<br />

in B-Rep, STL or CSG, but STL gives the easiest method so far. It also gives a far<br />

accurate, reliable result first time, every time. Due to the nature of the STL having no<br />

topographic data, there may be some or little problems with these files from time to<br />

time. Other errors like Gaps, degenerated facet, non manifold topology, overlapping<br />

occur in polygonal approximation models which are made by many commercial<br />

tessellation programs by various Cad vendors. Also, all the rapid prototyping<br />

machines available in the market not readily accept STL files. Some of them may<br />

require processing to be accepted. STL however is by far the most commonly<br />

accepted file for different rapid prototyping machinery in the world.<br />

2.2.2 Flat layered Slicing<br />

A new form of manufacturing emerged in the „80s with technologies starting to build<br />

parts layer by layer. This technology helped decrease the total time it would take for<br />

a product to be designed and built. Stereolithography apparatus, shown in Fig 2.9 is<br />

a good example for layered manufacturing.<br />

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