Metal Additive Manufacturing
Principles, Techniques and Applications
1. Auflage Mai 2025
560 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
This informative and practical guide to metal additive manufacturing explores techniques, applications, and future advancements.
Metal additive manufacturing stands as a revolutionary technology and a rapid prototype for engineering applications. In the realm of advanced manufacturing, it has long been a driving force in the development of AM metal technology. Moreover, it is now paving the way for high-value manufacturing components blended with sophisticated materials.
The book examines this rapidly evolving field and elucidates the foundations of metal additive manufacturing, including its various technologies, material design principles, and extrusion processes. Real-world applications are showcased, with examples from the aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries, demonstrating the practical impact of metal AM. Chapters thoroughly discuss the evolution of manufacturing techniques, classifications of AM technologies, and the critical role of characterization in ensuring quality. The book emphasizes the importance of metal AM processes and their transformative potential for modern manufacturing. It concludes with coverage of future trends and advancements in additive manufacturing.
Audience
The book equips manufacturing and production engineers, researchers, and professionals with metal AM knowledge for the production of high-value components, driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.
Amir Mostafaei, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He has published more than 65 research papers in international/national journals and six book chapters.
C. Moganapriya, PhD, is an associate professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Her research focuses on material technology, manufacturing, cryogenic treatments, process optimization, and solar cells. She has published more than 40 research articles and 37 book chapters.
P. Sathish Kumar, PhD, is a research scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. His research interests include polymer nanocomposites/composites, polymer blends and biomaterials, mechanical behavior of materials, thin film coating, etc.
