3D printing : understanding additive manufacturing

"This book is a clear and concise guide to Additive Manufacturing (AM), now a well-established valuable tool for making models and prototypes, and also a manufacturing method for molds and final parts finding applications in industries such as medicine, car manufacturing, and aerospace engineer...

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Main Authors Gebhardt, Andreas (Author), Kessler, Julia (Author), Thurn, Laura (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Munich : Hanser Publishers, [2019]
Edition2nd edition.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781569907030
156990703X
9781523124824
1523124822
9781569907023
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • V Preface
  • VII Acknowledgments
  • IX About the Authors
  • 1 Basics of 3D Printing Technology
  • 1.1 Basic Terms and Definitions
  • 1.1.1 Additive Manufacturing
  • 1.1.2 The Principle of Layer-Based Processes
  • 1.2 Application Levels
  • 1.2.1 Direct Processes
  • 1.2.1.1 Rapid Prototyping
  • 1.2.1.2 Rapid Manufacturing
  • 1.2.1.3 Rapid Tooling
  • 1.2.2 Indirect Processes
  • 1.2.2.1 Indirect Prototyping
  • 1.2.2.2 Indirect Tooling
  • 1.2.2.3 Indirect Manufacturing
  • 1.3 Classification of Machines for Additive Manufacturing
  • 1.3.1 Generic Terms for AM Machines
  • 1.3.2 Classification of Machines and Properties of Parts
  • 1.4 Conclusions
  • 1.5 Questions
  • 2 Additive Manufacturing Processes/3D Printing
  • 2.1 Direct Additive Processes
  • 2.1.1 Polymerization
  • 2.1.1.1 Laser-Stereolithography (LS)
  • 2.1.1.2 Polymer Printing and Polymer Jetting
  • 2.1.1.3 Digital Light Processing
  • 2.1.1.4 Micro Stereolithography
  • 2.1.2 Sintering and Melting
  • 2.1.2.1 Laser Sintering/Selective Laser Sintering (LS/SLS)
  • 2.1.2.2 Laser Melting/Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
  • 2.1.2.3 Electron Beam Melting
  • 2.1.3 Extrusion/Fused Layer Modeling
  • 2.1.4 Powder-Binder Process
  • 2.1.4.1 3D Printer-3D Systems/Z Corporation
  • 2.1.4.2 Metal and Sand Printer-ExOne
  • 2.1.4.3 3D Printing System-Voxeljet
  • 2.1.5 Layer Laminate Manufacturing (LLM)
  • 2.1.5.1 Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
  • 2.1.5.2 Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL)
  • 2.1.5.3 LLM Machines for Metal Parts
  • 2.1.6 Hybrid Processes
  • 2.1.6.1 Controlled Metal Buildup (CMB)
  • 2.1.6.2 Direct Metal Deposition (DMD)
  • 2.1.6.3 Extruding and Milling-Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM)
  • 2.1.7 Further Processes
  • 2.1.7.1 Aerosol Printing
  • 2.1.7.2 Bioplotter
  • 2.2 Indirect Processes/Follow-Up Processes
  • 2.3 Conclusions
  • 2.4 Questions.
  • 3 The Additive Manufacturing Process Chain and Machines for Additive Manufacturing
  • 3.1 Data Processing and Process Chains
  • 3.1.1 AM Process Chain
  • 3.1.1.2 Process Chain: Rapid Manufacturing
  • 3.1.1.1 Process Chain: Rapid Prototyping
  • 3.1.2 Data Structure, Errors, and Repair
  • 3.2 Machines for Additive Manufacturing
  • 3.2.1 Personal Printers
  • 3.2.1.1 Fabber and Do-It-Yourself Printers (DIY)
  • 3.2.1.2 Desktop Printers
  • 3.2.2 Professional Printers
  • 3.2.3 Production Printers
  • 3.2.4 Industrial Printers
  • 3.3 Conclusions and Outlook
  • 3.4 Questions
  • 4 Applications of Additive Manufacturing
  • 4.1 Automotive Industry and Sub-Suppliers
  • 4.1.1 Automobile-Interior Components
  • 4.1.2 Automobile Exterior Components
  • 4.2 Aerospace Industry
  • 4.3 Consumer Goods
  • 4.4 Toy Industry
  • 4.5 Art and History of Art
  • 4.6 Mold and Die Making (Rapid Tooling)
  • 4.7 Medical Engineering
  • 4.8 Architecture and Landscaping
  • 4.9 Miscellaneous Applications
  • 4.9.1 Mathematical Functions
  • 4.9.2 3D Decoration Objects and Ornaments
  • 4.9.3 Aerodynamic and Freeform Objects
  • 4.10 Conclusions
  • 4.11 Questions
  • 5 Perspectives and Strategies of Additive Manufacturing
  • 5.1 Potential of Additive Manufacturing
  • 5.1.1 Complex Geometries
  • 5.1.2 Integrated Geometry
  • 5.1.3 Integrated Functions
  • 5.1.4 Multi-Material Parts and Graded Materials
  • 5.2 Strategies of Additive Manufacturing Processes
  • 5.2.1 Customized Mass Production
  • 5.2.1.1 One-of-a-Kind and Small Batch Production
  • 5.2.1.2 Individualization
  • 5.2.1.3 Personalization
  • 5.2.2 Personal Production
  • 5.2.3 Distributed Individualized Production
  • 5.3 Conclusions
  • 5.4 Questions
  • 6 Materials and Design
  • 6.1 Materials
  • 6.1.1 Anisotropic Properties
  • 6.1.2 Isotropic Basic Materials
  • 6.1.2.1 Plastics
  • 6.1.2.2 Metals
  • 6.1.2.3 Ceramic Materials.
  • 6.1.2.4 Composite Materials
  • 6.1.2.5 Further Materials
  • 6.1.3 Graded Materials and Composite Materials
  • 6.2 Construction-Engineering Design
  • 6.2.1 Tolerances-From the Digital Design to the Part
  • 6.2.2 Design Freedom
  • 6.2.3 Relative Fit
  • 6.2.4 Flexures, Hinges, and Snap-Fits
  • 6.2.5 Orientation and Positioning of Parts in the Build Space
  • 6.2.6 Bores (Holes), Gaps, Pins, and Walls
  • 6.3 Selection Criteria and Process Organization
  • 6.4 Conclusions and Outlook
  • 6.5 Questions
  • 7 Glossary
  • Index.