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Laser-Induced Materials and Processes for Rapid Prototyping

The term rapid prototyping (RP) refers to a generic group of emerging technologies that enable very quick fabrication of engineering components primarily targeted for prototyping applications. With RP, very complex three­ dimensional parts or prototypes can be fabricated without the need of costly t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Li Lü, Fuh, J. (Author), Yoke-San Wong (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 2001, 2001
Edition:1st ed. 2001
Subjects:
Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Machines, Tools, Processes
Manufactures
Electrical Engineering
Optical Materials
Materials / Analysis
Characterization And Analytical Technique
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 Overview of rapid prototyping and manufacturing
  • 1.2 Laser-induced rapid prototyping
  • 1.3 RP process characterization and modeling
  • 1.4 RP technology trends
  • 1.5 References
  • 2 Fundamentals of Laser-lithography Processes
  • 2.1 Laser-lithography
  • 2.2 Laser scanning in LL process
  • 2.3 Fundamental relationships
  • 2.4 Characteristics of photo-polymerization
  • 2.5 Summary
  • 2.6 References
  • 3 Material Characterization of Laser-lithography Built Parts
  • 3.1 Mechanical properties of LL parts
  • 3.2 Analyses of degree of curing
  • 3.3 Distortion analysis by Moire method
  • 3.4 Summary
  • 3.5 References
  • 4 Improvements of Mechanical Properties by Reinforcements
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Fiber-reinforced photo-polymer
  • 4.3 AEROSIL-mixed photo-polymer
  • 4.4 Improvements in LL-process
  • 4.5 Summary
  • 4.6 References
  • 5 Selective Laser Sintering
  • 5.1 Principle of laser sintering
  • 5.2 Process of selective laser sintering
  • 5.3 Liquid phase sintering in SLS
  • 5.4 Commercial applications
  • 5.5 Metal powders for laser sintering
  • 5.6 Densification
  • 5.7 Mechanical property
  • 5.8 Summary
  • 5.9 References
  • 6 Metal-Based System via Laser Melting
  • 6.1 Selective laser melting process
  • 6.2 Metal powders
  • 6.3 Composites
  • 6.4 Summary
  • 6.5 References
  • 7 Laser Sintering of Ceramics
  • 7.1 Fabrication of ceramic parts using SLS
  • 7.2 SLS of ceramic parts
  • 7.3 Summary
  • 7.4 References
  • 8 Characterization, Modeling and Optimization
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Modeling of RP part fabrication
  • 8.3 Optimal orientation
  • 8.4 Direct slicing of CAD models
  • 8.5 Decision support for process optimization and selection
  • 8.6 Summary
  • 8.7 References
  • 9 Rapid Tooling and Its Applications
  • 9.1 Rapid tooling development
  • 9.2 Rapid tooling techniques and applications
  • 9.3 RT for injection molding - a case study
  • 9.4 Application to EDM electrode fabrication
  • 9.5 Summary
  • 9.6 References

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