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(a) Your company specialising in bulk metal deformation processes and was recently awarded a contract to manufacture an internal combustion engine component, as depicted in Figure 1. You must decide the best manufacturing.process for the product. Hence, you should create a report that explains why you choose the process and list THREE (3) potential defects that could occur in the process. Justify the features of the part that you would look into if it was created utilising the chosen procedure instead of casting. [25 Marks] [CO2,PO2,C5] (b) Rapid prototyping (RP) is the fast fabrication of a physical part, model, or assembly using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD). RP technologies are capable of producing parts made from different types of materials. i) Discuss THREE (3) possible RP technologies that are suitable for the production of ceramic parts. In your opinion, which process is the most suitable and justify your answer. [13 Marks]  [CO2, PO2, C5]  ii) Part orientation is one of the important criteria in the production of a part using RP technologies. Select a part of your choice and discuss potential RP technologies to produce the part with the corresponding optimal build-up direction of the part. Elaborate on the significance of part orientation in RP.