Additive Manufacturing Technologies 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing

This book covers in detail the various aspects of joining materials to form parts. A conceptual overview of rapid prototyping and layered manufacturing is given,  beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Unusual and emerging applications such as micro-scale manufa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gibson, Ian, Rosen, David (Author), Stucker, Brent (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2015, 2015
Edition:2nd ed. 2015
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book covers in detail the various aspects of joining materials to form parts. A conceptual overview of rapid prototyping and layered manufacturing is given,  beginning with the fundamentals so that readers can get up to speed quickly. Unusual and emerging applications such as micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace, and rapid manufacturing are also discussed. This book provides a comprehensive overview of rapid prototyping technologies as well as support technologies such as software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems. This book also: Reflects recent developments and trends and adheres to the ASTM, SI, and other standards Includes chapters on automotive technology, aerospace technology and low-cost AM technologies Provides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered  
Physical Description:XXI, 498 p. 224 illus., 108 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781493921133