Selective Laser Melting for Metal and Metal Matrix Composites

by Bo Song, Shifeng Wen, Chunze Yan, Qingsong Wei, Yusheng Shi

Overview

Selective Laser Melting for Metal Matrix Composites explains in detail the essential preparation and characterization methods for this technology, and explores a range of innovative applications. The subject covered by this book has been the focus of increasing levels of research both in industry and academia globally. The authors have drawn on their influential cutting-edge research to provide a much-needed guide for those investigating or applying this technology. The novel material preparation methodologies addressed here provide new opportunities to expand the applications of additive manufacturing, particularly in industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, and electronics. These applications, as well as the theory behind this technology are also covered in this book, providing a complete guide which is appropriate for engineers in industry as well as researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780081030059
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/07/2020
Series:	3D Printing Technology Series
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Bo is based at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China. Specialties and research interests: Additive manufacturing, Powder metallurgy, Design of materials and structure, Advanced functional parts and coatings

Wen Shifeng is a Lecturer at the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. His research is focused on software and equipment for additive manufacturing.

Yan Chunze is a Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. His research interests include additive manufacturing, selective laser sintering/melting, periodic cellular lattice structures, high performance polymers and composites.

Wei Qingsong is a Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China. His research interests include selective laser melting, selective laser sintering, 3D printing technology, and the application of 3D printing technology to problems involving aerospace, mould, and biomedicine.

School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China. Specialties and research interests: Additive manufacturing, Near-net forming manufacturing, Water-saving product development, Optical, mechanical and electronic integration

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Basic Principles
2. Guidelines for Selective Laser Melting
3. Preparation and Processing of Metal Materials
4. Preparation and Processing of Metal Matrix Composites
5. Post-Process Treatments
6. Materials Characterization
7. Applications
8. Research Situations and Future Research Directions

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Explains in detail the essential preparation and characterization methods for this technology and explores a range of innovative applications

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"This book explains in detail the essential preparation and characterization methods for this technology, and explores a range of innovative applications.The authors have drawn on their influential cutting-edge research to provide a much-needed guide for those investigating or applying this technology." —METALL

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