Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Abbreviations; Preface; Summary; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Section A: General Details of Additive Manufacturing Processes; 1. Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Types of AM Technologies; 1.3 Nomenclature of AM Machines; 1.4 Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing; 1.4.1 Direct AM Processes; 1.4.1.1 Direct Prototyping; 1.4.1.2 Direct Tooling; 1.4.1.2.1 Prototype Tooling; 1.4.1.3 Direct Manufacturing; 1.4.2 Indirect AM Processes; 1.4.2.1 Indirect Prototyping

1.4.2.2 Indirect Tooling1.4.2.3 Indirect Manufacturing; 1.5 Advantages of AM Processes; 1.6 Challenges of AM Processes; 1.7 Summary; References; 2. Comparison of Additive Manufacturing with Conventional Manufacturing Processes; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Comparison between AM and Conventional Manufacturing; 2.2.1 Comparison between AM and CNC Machining; 2.2.2 Comparison between AM and Deformation Processes; 2.2.3 Comparison between AM and Primary or Shaping Processes; 2.3 Pros and Cons of AM with Respect to Conventional Manufacturing; 2.3.1 Part Flexibility; 2.3.2 Waste Prevention

2.3.3 Production Flexibility2.3.4 Process Running Cost; 2.3.5 Probability of Change; 2.3.6 Start-up Investment; 2.3.7 Mass Production; 2.3.8 Raw Material; 2.4 Summary; References; 3. Additive Manufacturing Processes; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Classification of AM Processes; 3.3 Common AM Processes; 3.4 Summary; References; 4. Evolution of Additive Manufacturing Technologies; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Evolution of AM Technologies; 4.3 Timeline of AM Technology; 4.4 Summary; References; 5. Generalized Additive Manufacturing Process Chain; 5.1 Introduction

5.2 AM as Fundamental Time Compression Engineering (TCE) Element5.3 AM Data and Information Flow; 5.4 Generalized AM Process Chain and Eight Steps in AM; 5.5 Variation from One AM Machine to Another; 5.6 Maintenance of Equipment; 5.7 Material Handling Issues; 5.8 Summary; References; Section B: Process Specific Details of Various Additive Manufacturing Processes; 6. Additive Manufacturing Processes Utilizing Vat Photopolymerization; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Materials; 6.2.1 Precursors; 6.2.2 Photoinitiators; 6.2.3 Absorbers; 6.2.4 Filled Resins; 6.2.5 Additives; 6.2.6 Post-Processing

6.3 Photopolymerization Process6.4 Process Modelling; 6.5 Variants and Classification of Vat Photopolymerization Process; 6.5.1 Free and Constrained Surface Approaches; 6.5.2 Laser-SLA; 6.5.2.1 Two Photon Photopolymerization (TPP); 6.5.2.2 Pinpoint Solidification; 6.5.2.3 Bulk Lithography; 6.5.3 Digital Light Processing SLA Process (DLP-SLA); 6.5.3.1 Continuous Liquid Interface Production; 6.5.4 Liquid Crystal Display Stereolithography; 6.6 Advantages and Limitations of Vat Photopolymerization Processes; 6.7 Summary; References

There is a growing need for manufacturing optimization all over the world. The immense market of Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies dictates a need for a book that will provide knowledge of the various aspects of AM for anyone interested in learning about this fast-growing topic. This book disseminates knowledge of AM amongst scholars at graduate level, post graduate level, doctoral level, as well as industry personnel. The objective is to offer a state-of-the-art book which covers all aspects of AM and incorporates all information regarding trends, historical developments, classifications, materials, tooling, software issues, dynamic design, principles, limitations, and communication interfaces in a one-stop resource. Features: Breaks down systematic coverage of various aspects of AM within four distinct sections Contains details of various AM techniques based on ASTM guidelines Discusses many AM applications with suitable illustrations Includes recent trends in the field of AM Covers engineering materials utilized as raw materials in AM Compares AM techniques with different traditional manufacturing methods

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