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

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

Authors: Ian Gibson – David Rosen – Brent Stucker
ISBN-10: 1493921126
ISBN-13: 9781493921126
Edition: 2nd ed. 2015
Release: November 27, 2014
Hardcover: 498 pages
9.00
Book Description
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 standardsIncludes chapters on automotive technology, aerospace technology and low-cost AM technologiesProvides a broad range of technical questions to ensure comprehensive understanding of the concepts covered

Tags: Engineering-Transportation, Engineering, Industrial-Manufacturing-Operational-Systems, Manufacturing