Standards, quality control, and measurement sciences in 3D printing and additive manufacturing /

"Standards, Quality Control and Measurement Sciences in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing addresses the critical elements of the standards and measurement sciences in 3D printing to help readers design and create safe, reliable products of high quality. With 3D printing revolutionizing the...

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Main Authors: Chua, Chee Kai
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Wong, Chee How; Yeong, Wai Yee
Published: Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier,
Publisher Address: London, United Kingdom :
Publication Dates: [2017]
©2017
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128134894
Summary: "Standards, Quality Control and Measurement Sciences in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing addresses the critical elements of the standards and measurement sciences in 3D printing to help readers design and create safe, reliable products of high quality. With 3D printing revolutionizing the process of manufacturing in a wide range of products, the book takes key features into account, such as design and fabrication and the current state and future potentials and opportunities in the field. In addition, the book provides an in-depth analysis on the importance of standards and measurement sciences. With self-test exercises at the end of each chapter, readers can improve their ability to take up challenges and become proficient in a number of topics related to 3D printing, including software usage, materials specification and benchmarking. Helps the reader understand the quality framework tailored for 3D printing processesExplains data format and process control in 3D printingProvides an overview of different materials and characterization methodsCovers benchmarking and metrology for 3D printing"--
Carrier Form: 1 online resource
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780128134900
0128134909
Index Number: TS171
CLC: TH16
Contents: 1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing -- 1.1 Small-Scale Production -- 1.2 Lower-Cost Production -- 1.3 Responsive Production -- 1.4 Shorter Supply Chains -- 1.5 Optimized Design -- 2. Expanding Role of Additive Manufacturing -- 3. Materials in Additive Manufacturing -- 3.1 Plastics -- 3.2 Metals -- 3.3 Ceramics -- 3.4 Composites -- 4. Applications in Additive Manufacturing -- 4.1 Automotive Industry -- 4.2 Aerospace Industry -- 4.3 Medical Industry -- 4.4 Education -- 4.5 Prototyping -- 5. Current Global Strategic Landscape in the Development of Additive Manufacturing -- 5.1 Strategic Initiative of Additive Manufacturing in Different Countries -- 5.2 Economic Landscape of Additive Manufacturing -- 6. Importance of Quality Management, Standards, Quality Control, and Measurement Sciences in Additive Manufacturing -- 6.1 Current Challenges and Significance -- 7. Liability, Legality, and Responsibilities -- 7.1 Liability -- 7.2 Legality -- 7.3 Responsibilities -- 8. Questions -- References.