The text presents an introduction to various Rapid Manufacturing processes. A detailed literature review related to the benchmarking studies of various Rapid Manufacturing processes is presented and based on the literature review, a new design of benchmarking part is proposed. The part contained various features such a flat base, cubes, cones, spheres, cylinders etc to measure the accuracy and repeatability of parts manufactured via Rapid Manufacturing proceses . The part was built using a novel Rapid Manufacturing process known as High Speed Sintering (HSS). THe built part was measured using a Coordinate Measuring Machine to evaluate the technical capabilities of High Speed Sintering Process.

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Dr Muhammad Fahad completed his PhD from Loughborough University in 2011 and is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, NED University (Pakistan). He is also the Director of Product Development Centre at NED University. His research areas include Additive Manufacturing.