ABSTRACT

3D Printing is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. 3D Printing provides a fundamental overview of the general product design and manufacturing process and presents the technology and application for designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. This user-friendly book clearly covers the 3D printing process for designers, teachers, students, and hobbyists and can also be used as a reference book in a product design and process development.

chapter 1|29 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|23 pages

How Does 3D Printing Work?

chapter 3|13 pages

Design of a 3D Printer

chapter 4|12 pages

Calibrating the 3D Printer

chapter 5|18 pages

Materials for 3D Printing

chapter 7|29 pages

Scanning and Reverse Engineering

chapter 8|29 pages

Common Applications of 3D Printers

chapter 9|20 pages

3D Printing in Medicine