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
- ISBN13 9781493921126
- Publish Date 27 November 2014 (first published 1 December 2009)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Edition 2nd ed. 2015
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 498
- Language English