Metal Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing

Metal Powder—Based Additive Manufacturing is a comprehensive resource that covers the recent developments in metal powder-based additive manufacturing techniques, including laser powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, laser-based directed energy deposition, and metal binder jetting. It provides an overview of the underlying theories, practical applications, preparation processes, and case studies of parts printed by these techniques. The book highlights the significance of metal powder-based additive manufacturing in Industry 4.0 and is a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and students in materials science, powder metallurgy, physics, and chemistry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 14 June 2023
Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH

Metal powder-based additive manufacturing is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionized the manufacturing industry. This comprehensive resource covers all the key aspects of this rapidly evolving field, providing valuable knowledge and critical insights into the latest developments.

The book offers a rigorous overview of the underlying theories and practical applications of metal powder-based additive manufacturing techniques, including laser powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, laser-based directed energy deposition, and metal binder jetting. It provides an expansive introduction to each technique, explaining its significance in printing processes, metallurgical defects, powder materials, equipment, and the microstructures and mechanical properties of the printed parts.

Furthermore, the book delves deep into the preparation processes of metal powders for additive manufacturing, examining the effects of different processes on the powder properties. Comprehensive case studies of parts printed by metal powder-based additive manufacturing for various industrial applications are included, showcasing the practical applications of this technology.

By providing extensive coverage of relevant concepts in the field of metal powder-based additive manufacturing, this book highlights its essential role in Industry 4.0. It serves as a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and students in materials science, powder metallurgy, physics, and chemistry. The rich research experience of the authors in additive manufacturing ensures that the readers are provided with both an in-depth understanding and practical insights into this rapidly advancing field.

Weight: 786g
Dimension: 176 x 253 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783527346318