Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780387929033 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 340 str.

Paulo Bartolo

Opis

Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications will focus on recent advances in stereolithography covering aspects related to the most recent advances in the field, in terms of fabrication processes (two-photon polymerization, micro-stereolithography, infrared stereolithography and stereo-thermal-lithography), materials (novel resins, hydrogels for medical applications and highly reinforced resins with ceramics and metals), computer simulation and applications.

Spis treści

Part I Fabrication Strategies: History of stereolithography.- Stereolithographic processes.- Single-photon polymerisation processes.- Two-photon polymerization processes.- Micro-stereolithography.- Part II Materials: Polymeric Materials.- Liquid crystals.- Metallic and ceramic suspensions.- Hydrogels.- Part III Simulation: Computer simulation of stereolithography.- Mechanical behavior of stereolithographic parts.- Advanced scanning strategies.- Part IV Applications: Injection moulds.- Automotive industry.- Medical applications.- Archeology.- Crime scene Investigation.- Micro-components.

Blurb

Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications focuses on recent advances in stereolithography, covering aspects related to the  fabrication processes, materials, and computer simulations used in the field.  Processes like two-photon polymerization, micro-stereolithography, infrared stereolithography and stereo-thermal-lithography are discussed at length. The book also describes the use of  materials such as novel resins, hydrogels for medical applications and highly reinforced resins with ceramics and metals. The volume also:

• Includes a comprehensive discussion on fabrication strategies and how to choose the right one
• Describes hands-on applications from the automotive, medical and archeology fields
• Computer simulations and applications are provided

Stereolithography: Materials, Processes and Applications brings together contributions from leaders in the field in one comprehensive reference volume, and would be invaluable for researchers and engineers working in the field.