Description
Fundamentals of Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers addresses the design principles, materials, process monitoring, powder characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, post-processing, nondestructive testing, and more of polymers produced by laser-based powder bed fusion (LBPBF) additive manufacturing. Industrial applications and case studies are included throughout, as is insight on the testing, certification, and qualification of parts. The book starts with a section covering the fundamentals of the process and the materials used, with the second section discussing design for LBPBF of polymers including guidance on data management, process chains, and software and tools used. The third section provides insight on raw materials and feedstock, looking at how polymeric materials are selected, designed, and modified for use. Material characterization and powder management workflow are also covered. The fourth section of the book looks at the production process, including post-processing, process monitoring, prototyping vs. serialized production, and qualified production considerations. The book concludes with a section on part quality considerations, discussing measurement, industry certification and qualification, and more.- Addresses the design principles, materials, process monitoring, powder characteristics, microstructure, mechanical properties, post-processing, and nondestructive testing of polymers produced by laser-based powder bed fusion additive manufacturing- Includes industrial applications and case studies- Covers data management, process chains, software, raw materials and feedstock, prototyping, material selection and design, and more
Table of Contents
Section 1: Fundamentals of Laser-based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers1. Historical background of Laser-based Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers2. Key Fundamentals of the Technology and Derivatives3. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations4. Case Study Applications and Future TrendsSection 2: Design for Additive Manufacturing5. Design for the Process Chain and Industry 4.0/5.06. Design for Additive Manufacturing and for Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers7. Data Management and File Security for Additive Manufacturing8. Simulation and Modelling tools for Powder Bed Fusion of PolymersSection 3: Raw Materials and Feedstock9. Polymers for Powder Bed Fusion10. Material Characterization11. Powder Management and Health and SafetySection 4: The Production Process12. In-situ Process monitoring13. Post-processing and Surface Finishing methods for Powder Bed Fusion of Polymers14. Prototyping vs. serialized ProductionSection 5: Part Quality Considerations15. Quality Control for Production16. Inspection and Non-Destructive Testing of Parts17. Certification and Qualification of Parts
