{"product_id":"rapid-prototyping-isbn-9780471730019","title":"Rapid Prototyping","description":"Rapid prototyping is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. \u003ci\u003eRapid Prototyping\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fundamental overview of the general manufacturing process and presents the principles and applications of designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. This user-friendly text features basic information on layered manufacturing processes, the essential vocabulary of nomenclature, numerous review exercises, case studies, a full section of rapid prototyping applications, helpful material for further study, applications to real-world problems, and more.  \u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 World of RP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 History of RP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Development of RP Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Applications in Education and Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Case Study: Fabricating a Prototype Using 3D Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Principles of Rapid Prototyping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Principles of Automated Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 RP Fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Problems with STL File Format.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Other Translators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Case Study: Designing and Prototyping a Spur Gear.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Liquid-Based RP Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Classification of RP Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 3D Systems’ Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 D-MEC’s Solid Creation System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 CMET Solid Object UV Laser Plotter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Solid-Based RP Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Helysis Laminated Object Manufacturing System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Solidscape’s 3D Printing and Deposition Milling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 3D Systems’ Multijet Modeling System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 KIRA’s Selective Adhesive and Hot Pass (SAHP) System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Powder-Based RP Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 3D Systems’ Selective Laser Sintering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 MIT’s Three-Dimensional Printing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Z Corporation’s Process (Z406 System).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Soligen’s Direct Shell Production Casting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 EOS’s Laser Sintering Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 e-Manufacturing using Laser Sintering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Materials for Rapid Prototyping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Types of Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Liquid-Based Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Solid-Based Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Powder-Based Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Case Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Reverse Engineering.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Measuring Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 CAD Model Construction from Point Clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Data-Handling and Reduction Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Applications and Trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Case Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Rapid Tooling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Indirect Methods of RT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Direct Methods of RT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Case Study: Sheet-Metal Forming by RT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Medical Applications in Rapid Prototyping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Medical Applications of RP.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Types of Medical Imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Software for Making Medical Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Medical Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Other Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Industry Perspectives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Guidelines for Implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Operating Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Managing Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Service Bureaus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Rapid Prototyping Consortia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Present and Future Trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Research and Development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Improvement of FDM Process Using Design of Experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Improvement of Part Accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Effects of Cryogenic Processing on RP Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 New Technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: RP Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Worldwide RP System Manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Rapid Tooling Technology Suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: RP Software Developers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E: RP Material Suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex..\u003c\/p\u003e RAFIQ NOORANI, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.   \u003cp\u003eRapid prototyping is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. Rapid Prototyping provides a fundamental overview of the general manufacturing process and presents the principles and applications of designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. 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