Description
“A much-needed resource for designers and engineers at any level of experience to better understand [3D printing] technology.”
Sarah Goehrke
3dprint.com
“An impressive job capturing the most important elements of 3D printing in an easy to understand and visually dynamic manner.”
Michael Molitch-Hou
engineering.com
“3D Hubs draw on the thousands of 3D printing hours they have clocked up and bring this experience to the reader.”
Michael Petch
3dprintingindustry.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”
Kerry Stevenson
fabbaloo.com
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
- 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
Part Two – Designing for 3D Printing
- 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
Part Three – Applications of 3D Printing
- 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
