3D printing : technology, applications, and selection /

"3D Printing is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. 3D Printing provides a fundamental overview of the general product design and manufacturing process and presents the technology and application for designing...

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Main Authors: Noorani, Rafiq
Published: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton, FL :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "3D Printing is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. 3D Printing provides a fundamental overview of the general product design and manufacturing process and presents the technology and application for designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. This user-friendly book clearly covers the 3D printing process for designers, teachers, students, and hobbyists and can also be used as a reference book in a product design and process development" -- From the publisher.
Carrier Form: xxi, 271 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781498783750
1498783759
Index Number: TS171
CLC: TS853
Call Number: TS853/N818
Contents: Introduction -- How does 3D printing work? -- Design of a 3D printer -- Calibrating the 3D printer -- Materials for 3D printing -- Classifications of rapid prototyping and 3D printing systems -- Scanning and reverse engineering -- Common applications of 3D printers -- 3D printing in medicine -- How to select rapid prototyping and 3D printer.