Selective Laser Melting for Metal and Metal Matrix Composites
- 1st Edition - October 7, 2020
- Latest edition
- Authors: Bo Song, Shifeng Wen, Chunze Yan, Qingsong Wei, Yusheng Shi
- Language: English
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Description
Description
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.
Key features
Key features
- Provides descriptions of the microstructure and properties of the components produced
- Explains emerging applications of this technology in a range of industries
- Covers a range of different materials including iron base, and aluminium and titanium composites
- Summarises the current research landscape in this field, and signposts the problems in metal matrix composites which remain to be solved
Readership
Readership
Researchers and R&D engineers with an interest in additive manufacturing. Has applications in sectors including aerospace, medicine, and automotive.
Table of contents
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
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
Review quotes
Review quotes
"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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: October 7, 2020
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Bo Song
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
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, ChinaSW
Shifeng Wen
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, School of Materials Science and Engineering of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, ChinaCY
Chunze Yan
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, ChinaQW
Qingsong Wei
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, ChinaYS
Yusheng Shi
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
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, ChinaView book on ScienceDirect
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