Abstract
This textbook covers in detail digitally-driven methods for adding materials together to form parts. A conceptual overview of additive manufacturing is given, beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Well-established and emerging applications such as rapid prototyping, micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace manufacturing, rapid tooling and direct digital manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing technologies as well as relevant supporting technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems. • Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI and other standards; • Includes chapters on topics that span the entire AM value chain, including process selection, software, post-processing, industrial drivers for AM, and more; • Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Springer |
| Number of pages | 675 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030561277 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030561260 |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Nov 2020 |
Keywords
- 3D CAD data
- Coating technologies
- Layer-based fabrication
- Layer-based manufacturing
- Prototyping applications
- Rapid prototyping
- RP techniques
- n/a OA procedure
