Название: Fused Deposition Modeling Based 3D Printing
Автор: Harshit K. Dave, J. Paulo Davim
Издательство: Springer
Год: 2021
Страниц: 517
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 22.1 MB

This book covers 3D printing activities by fused deposition modeling process. The book consists of 25 chapters. The two introductory chapters discuss the principle, types of machines and raw materials, process parameters, defects, design variations and simulation methods. Six chapters are devoted to experimental work related to process improvement, mechanical testing and characterization of the process, followed by three chapters on post-processing of 3D printed components and two chapters addressing sustainability concerns.

Seven chapters discuss various applications including composites, external medical devices, drug delivery system, orthotic inserts, watertight components and 4D printing using FDM process. Finally, six chapters are dedicated to the study on modeling and optimization of FDM process using computational models, evolutionary algorithms, Machine Learning, metaheuristic approaches and optimization of layout and tool path.

3D printing is the common term used for a variety of additive manufacturing processes in which a three-dimensional object is constructed using a CAD model. Earlier, this process was considered suitable for producing prototypes only. However, in recent times, with the improvement of precision and repeatability, few of the 3D printing processes have become viable as an industrial production technology. Fused deposition modelling is a term used for the 3D printing process, wherein a continuous filament is fed from a spool through a hot extruder head and deposited layer by layer. FDM-based 3D printing is, at present, the most popular 3D printing process owing to its cost and flexibility. Other 3D printing techniques may offer better results, but they are far costlier than the FDM process. An attempt has been made in this book to provide a thorough understanding of the FDM-based 3D printing process followed by recent studies on experimental investigations, specific applications as well as modelling and optimization of the process.

This book is primarily aimed at graduate-level researchers and educators studying 3D printing. There is sufficient depth for research students with many references to provide direction towards their chosen research area. Researchers will also benefit from the book to know about opportunities for further research.








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