Rapid Prototyping: Principles And Applications In Manufacturing (With Cd-rom)

This book provides an introduction to the fundamental theories and applications of Rapid Prototyping and traces its fascinating development in the arena of advanced manufacturing technologies. It also focuses on important issues such as: the problems with the de facto STL format, application areas, and industrial Case Studies. The companion CD-ROM demonstrates animation images of major techniques such as sterelithography, Laminated Object Manufacturing, Solid Ground Curing, Selective Laser Sintering and Fused Deposition Modeling.This book is ideal for postgraduate, final or senior year undergraduate students in mechanical and production engineering. It will be a useful text on topics of discussion such as CAD, CAM, Machine Tool Technologies and Industrial Design. Practitioners and Researchers would also find the book useful.

Format: Paperback
No of Pages: 336
Imprint: World Scientific
Publication date: 20001123