Rapid Prototyping Technology: Selection and Application

by Kenneth Cooper

Overview

"Reviews operation principles and methods for most Solid Freeform technologies and historical systems data. Illustrates the uses and mechanical details for a number of systems, including JP-System 5, Ballistic Particle Manufacturing, Fused Deposition Modeling, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Stereolithography, and Selective Laser Sintering, and more."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824702618
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/09/2001
Series:	Mechanical Engineering Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Cooper, Kenneth

Table of Contents

What is rapid prototyping?. Part 1 Concept modellers: the JP system 5; ballistic particle manufacturing; the model maker series; multi jet modelling; 3d printing, Z402; the Genisys modeller. Part 2 Functional modellers: fuse deposition modelling; laminated object manufacturing; stereolithography; selective laser sintering; laser engineered net shaping; 3d printing - pro-metal; other functional RP systems. Part 2 Secondary RP applications: casting processes; rapid tooling; reverse engineering; case study - RP used in wind tunnel tests; case study - RP investment casting study. Part 3 International RP systems: RP in Israel; RP in Japan; RP in Europe; RP in China; Appendix A - RP system cross reference chart; appendix B - the direction of the RP industry; appendix C -recommended RP texts.

Editorial Reviews

". . .a superbly written reference text. . ..suitable for students, managers and professional engineers. "
—-Assembly Automation

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