From Rapid Prototyping to Direct Digital Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing Technologies

A conceptual overview of rapid prototyping and layered manufacturing that begins with the fundamentals, so that readers can get up to speed quickly.Provides a comprehensive overview of rapid prototyping technologies, as well as support technologies like software systems, vacuum casting, investment casting, plating, infiltration and other systems. Discusses unusual and emerging applications like micro-scale manufacturing, medical applications, aerospace and rapid manufacturing.Provides a systematic solution for each cylindrical layer including constrained layer-damping treatment of thick cylindrical structures.