Description
If you’re a professional looking to master the key aspects of 3D printing, this book is for you.
Sarah Goehrke, 3dprint.com:
“A much-needed resource for designers and engineers at any level of experience to better understand [3D printing] technology.”
Michael Petch, 3dprintingindustry.com:
“3D Hubs draw on the thousands of 3D printing hours they have clocked up and bring this experience to the reader.”
Michael Molitch-Hou, engineering.com:
“An impressive job capturing the most important elements of 3D printing in an easy to understand and visually dynamic manner.”
Kerry Stevenson, fabbaloo.com:
“Whether you are a novice or a well-aged veteran, you will certainly find many things you don't yet know in this book”
What's Inside
Insights into the mechanism behind all major 3D printing technologies
An understanding of the benefits and limitations of each technology
Decision making tools for technology selection
Actionable design advice and guidelines
Industry case studies from world-leading brands
Table of Contents
Part One – 3D Printing Technologies & Materials
Part Two – Designing for 3D Printing
Part Three – Applications of 3D Printing
Overview of 3D Printing
Material Extrusion – FFF
VAT Polymerization – SLA/DLP
Powder Bed Fusion (Polymers) – SLS
Material Jetting – Material Jetting, DOD
Binder Jetting
Powder Bed Fusion (Metals) – DMLS/SLM, EBM
Decision making tools
General design and considerations for 3D printing
Description of 3D printed features
Designing for FFF
Designing for SLA/DLP
Designing for SLS
Designing for Material Jetting
Designing for Binder Jetting
Designing for DMLS/SLM
Design rules summary table
Tools for producing 3D designs
Applications of FFF
Applications of SLA/DLP
Applications of SLS
Applications of Material Jetting
Applications of Binder Jetting
Applications of DMLS/SLM
