1st Edition
Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Principles, Technologies, and Applications
Additive manufacturing (AM) is the innovative process of constructing three-dimensional objects from a computer model by depositing successive layers of material. This cutting-edge technology has gained prominence since the late 1980s as a means to fabricate intricate components and spare parts. The benefits of AM are numerous, including reduced material wastage, streamlined manufacturing processes, decreased human intervention, minimized tool and fixture needs, and limited post-processing requirements. These advantages make AM a sustainable and efficient solution for a wide range of industrial applications.
Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing: Principles, Technologies, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of AM techniques, including their concepts, features, and historical background. It delves into software issues such as the Standard Triangle Language (STL) and the concept of "tessellation." The textbook categorizes AM techniques according to ASTM F42-Committee standards and explains the basics and principles in a straightforward manner. It covers technologies for AM of polymers, composites, metallic materials, and ceramics in detail. Additionally, it discusses design for AM, post-processing, feedstock materials, the impact of AM on conventional manufacturing processes, and Industry 4.0. Cost analysis and environmental considerations related to AM techniques are also addressed. A focus is placed on the Aerospace, Automotive, Biomedical, Electronics, and Jewelry industries, highlighting future trends in Lattice Structures and 4D printing. The textbook concludes with a discussion on challenges, needs, and recommendations for the future of additive manufacturing.
This textbook is specifically tailored for undergraduate students in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, and materials engineering programs at the second to fourth levels. The content is designed to meet the needs of production and manufacturing engineers, as well as technologists working in AM and related industries with a goal to provide a deep understanding of AM technology as it is taught in engineering colleges worldwide. In addition, students in related fields such as automotive, biomedical, and aerospace engineering can find valuable information in this textbook.
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1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing. 2. Software Aspects for AM. 3. Basic Additive Manufacturing Techniques. 4. Technologies of Additive Manufacturing of Polymers & Composites. 5. Technologies of Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials. 6. Technologies for Additive Manufacturing of Ceramics (AMC). 7. Feedstock Materials for Additive Manufacturing Processes. 8. Post-processing Techniques in AM Processes. 9. Design for Additive Manufacturing. 10. Impact of AM on Conventional Manufacturing Processes. 11. Cost Analysis of AM. 12. Environmental Impact and Safety Hazard of AM Processes. 13. Fields of Application of Additive Manufacturing. 14. Conclusions, Characterization Challenges, Needs, Trends, Future Trends and Recommendations Regarding AMTs. 15. Case Studies.
Biography
Professor Helmi A. Youssef founded his scientific school in both Traditional and Non-traditional Machining Technologies based on several research and educational laboratories he built. In the early 1970s, he established the first NTM research laboratory at Alexandria University. Since that time, he carried out intensive research in his fields of specialization and supervised many Ph.D. and M. Sc. theses. Professor Youssef has organized and participated in many international conferences. He has published many scientific papers in specialized journals and authored many books in his fields of specialization, two of which are singly authored. Currently, Professor Youssef is an emeritus Professor in PED, at Alexandria University. His work involves developing courses and conducting research in the areas of metal cutting and nontraditional machining.
Professor Hassan El-Hofy has published over 90 scientific and technical papers and has supervised many graduate students in advanced machining. He serves as a consulting editor for many international journals and is a regular participant in many international conferences. Between August 2007, and July 2010 he was the chairperson of the Department of Production Engineering, AU. In October 2011 he was selected as the Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs College of Engineering, AU. Between December 2012 and February 2018, he was the Dean of the Innovative Design Engineering (IDE) School at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) in Alexandria, Egypt. He worked as an acting Vice President of Research from December 2014 to April 2017 at E-JUST. Currently, he is a professor of machining technology at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) at E-JUST, Egypt.
Professor M. Hamed Ahmed constructed and taught numerous graduate and undergraduate courses in the general fields of materials and manufacturing, to name a few; Failure Analysis, Material Selection, Finite Element Analysis, Fracture Mechanics, Non-destructive Testing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Theory of Plasticity, Solid Mechanics, Die Design, Metal Forming, Metal Cutting, Non-conventional Machining, Welding Technology, Engineering Materials, and Manufacturing Technology. Professor Ahmed took part in establishing and developing laboratories in the same fields including The Material Technology Lab. (Alex. University), Material Testing, Forming Machines, CNC Machining, Metrology, and Electroplating Labs. (UAE University), as well as Non-conventional Machining, and CNC Machining Labs. (King Abdul-Aziz University, KSA). Over the years, Professor Ahmed has supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees, covering the areas of Electro-Discharge Machining, Failure of Welded Joints, Extrusion of Fluted Sections, Plasma Cutting, Ultrasonic Machining, Pulsed Current MIG Welding, Compression of Tubular Sections, Forward Tube Spinning, Characterization of Engineering Materials Using Nodal Analysis, Selection of Non-Traditional Machining Processes, Thermo-mechanical Rolling, Functionally Graded Metal Matrix Composites, Manufacturing of Porous Metals and AM Assisted Manufacturing. Prof. Ahmed has a good track record of publishing in numerous national and international conferences and reputable journals. He also contributed to the development and improvement of industrial activities within Alexandria through consultations related to solving design and manufacturing problems, material and product inspection, failure analysis, plant layouts, feasibility and opportunity studies, as well as running crash and training courses in the relevant fields of interest.
