Additive manufacturing for designers : a primer

Discusses the topics needed for designers to gain a holistic understanding of the micro and macro components of the world of AM, or 3D printing. The book offers a brief history of AM, a discussion of the difference between rapid prototyping and AM, and standard terminology for each type of AM techno...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Elliott, Amy (Author), Waters, Cynthia (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Warrendale, Pennsylvania, USA : SAE International, 2019.
Subjects
Additive manufacturing.
Three-dimensional printing.
Manufacturing processes > Automation.
Materials > Technological innovations.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781523124183
1523124180
9780768094121
0768094127
Physical Description1 online resource (ix, 79 pages) : illustrations (some colour)

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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Table of contents
  • Acknowledgements
  • CHAPTER 1 Introduction
  • 1.1 A Brief History of Additive Manufacturing
  • 1.2 SAE AMS7000 Series Standards
  • 1.3 ASTM F42
  • 1.4 Rapid Prototyping versus Additive Manufacturing
  • 1.5 The 10 Principles of Additive Manufacturing
  • CHAPTER 2 Overview of AM Technologies
  • 2.1 Seven Main AM Technologies
  • 2.1.1 Vat Photopolymerization
  • 2.1.2 Material Extrusion
  • 2.1.3 Powder Bed Fusion
  • 2.1.4 Binder Jet
  • 2.1.5 Directed Energy Deposition
  • 2.1.6 Sheet Lamination
  • 2.1.7 Material Jetting
  • CHAPTER 3 Proper Use of Additive Manufacturing: Where to Begin?
  • 3.1 Cost of Additive
  • 3.2 Tools for Deciding When to Use Additive Manufacturing
  • 3.2.1 Automotive Industry Usage
  • 3.2.2 Aerospace Industry Usage
  • 3.3 Features and Processes Only Possible with AM
  • 3.3.1 3D Lattices/Cellular Structures
  • 3.3.1.1 Chainmail
  • 3.3.1.2 Lattice Geometries
  • 3.3.2 Curved Channels
  • 3.3.3 Reduced Assemblies
  • 3.3.4 High Performance Heat Exchange Geometries
  • 3.3.5 Complex Manifolds/Single Piece
  • 3.3.6 Optimized Topologies
  • 3.4 Design for Additive Manufacturing
  • 3.4.1 General Terminology
  • 3.4.2 DfAM Overview
  • 3.4.3 Exploring the Design Order: Material and Process Selection
  • 3.4.4 Additional AM Process Selection Points
  • CHAPTER 4 Getting Down to Design
  • 4.1 Designing for Basic Features in AM
  • 4.2 Size and Aspect Ratio of a Part
  • 4.3 Extruded Features/Bosses
  • 4.3.1 Shapes and Orientation of Bosses
  • 4.3.2 Minimum Boss Sizes and Aspect Ratio
  • 4.4 Walls and Connecting Features
  • 4.5 Holes and Channels
  • 4.5.1 Minimum Hole Sizes per AM Technology
  • 4.5.2 Hole Shape and Orientation
  • 4.5.3 Blind Holes
  • 4.6 Cavities
  • 4.7 Accuracy and Resolution
  • 4.8 Features to Avoid
  • 4.8.1 Flat Overhangs and Bridges
  • 4.8.2 Sharp Corners (Inside and Out)
  • CHAPTER 5 Design for Support Structure
  • 5.1 Shapes of Support Structure
  • 5.1.1 Lattices
  • 5.1.2 Pins and Columns
  • 5.1.3 Advanced Support
  • 5.2 Unavoidable Support Structures
  • 5.2.1 Anchoring Support
  • 5.2.2 Thermal Support Structures
  • 5.2.3 Support Types for Each AM System
  • 5.3 Avoidable Support Structures-Overhanging Features
  • 5.3.1 Cantilevered Features
  • 5.3.2 Bridges
  • 5.3.3 Cavities
  • Summary
  • CHAPTER 6 Drivers for Adoption
  • 6.1 Freedom of Design
  • 6.2 Enhanced Performance
  • 6.3 Reduction in Assembled Parts: No Assembly Required
  • 6.4 Precise Replication
  • 6.5 Research and Development
  • 6.6 Tooling
  • Summary
  • References
  • About the Authors

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