Chua, Chee Kai.

Rapid prototyping principles and applications / [electronic resource] : C.K. Chua, K.F. Leong, and C.S. Lim. - 2nd ed. - Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd., ©2003. - 1 online resource (448 p.) : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Rapid prototyping process chain -- Liquid-based rapid prototyping systems -- Solid-based rapid prototyping systems -- Powder-based rapid prototyping systems -- Rapid prototyping data formats -- Applications and examples -- Evaluation and benchmarking -- Appendix: List of RP companies.

"Rapid Prototyping (RP) has revolutionized the landscape of how prototypes and products are made and small batch manufacturing carried out. This book gives a comprehensive coverage of RP and rapid tooling processes, data formats and applications. A CD-ROM, included in the book, presents RP and its principles in an interactive way to augment the learning experience."--Publisher's website.


Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.

9789812388834

2005299377


Rapid prototyping.
CAD/CAM systems.
Solid freeform fabrication.
Electronic books.

TS155.6 / .C498 2003

620/.0042