Rapid Prototyping

Rafiq I. Noorani

ISBN 10: 0471730017 / ISBN 13: 9780471730019

Published by Wiley & Sons, Wiley Sep 2005, 2005

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Neuware - Rapid prototyping is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. Rapid Prototyping provides a fundamental overview of the general manufacturing process and presents the principles and applications of designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. This user-friendly text clearly covers the rapid prototyping process for students and can also be used as a reference in a new product design and process development.Packed with real-world problems and case studies, Rapid Prototyping features:\* Basic information on layered manufacturing processes, the essential vocabulary to be conversant in nomenclature and widely recognized acronyms, and numerous review exercises\* A full section of applications to stimulate both discussion and outside research on the ever-expanding arena of rapid prototyping applications\* Essential information for potential users of the rapid prototyping technology in an academic or industrial setting, including helpful material for further study and applications to real-world problemsRapid Prototyping is the perfect introductory book for design engineers in manufacturing, government organizations, and associations; researchers at universities and government labs; and students.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rapid Prototyping
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Wiley Sep 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471730017
• ISBN 13: 9780471730019
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 238W x 190H x 36D millimeters 238 millimeters width by 190 millimeters height by 36 millimeters depth
• Weight: 668 grams

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Synopsis

Rapid prototyping is a faster, more cost-effective method for building prototypes from three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) drawings. Rapid Prototyping provides a fundamental overview of the general manufacturing process and presents the principles and applications of designing and fabricating parts in a format that makes learning easy. This user-friendly text features basic information on layered manufacturing processes, the essential vocabulary of nomenclature, numerous review exercises, case studies, a full section of rapid prototyping applications, helpful material for further study, applications to real-world problems, and more.

About the Author

RAFIQ NOORANI, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.