Chapter 5 Metal additive manufacturing: revolutionizing production in the digital age
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S. Suresh
Abstract
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize production processes across various industries. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in metal AM technologies, their applications, and the challenges and opportunities they present. It begins with a historical overview, tracing the evolution of metal AM from early experiments to sophisticated modern processes. Key technological milestones are highlighted, showcasing the rapid growth and widespread adoption of metal AM. The chapter then delves into various techniques, including powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting, and material extrusion, and analyzing their operating principles, advantages, and limitations. Additionally, it discusses the materials used in metal AM, such as ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, highperformance alloys, and metal matrix composites, exploring their properties, characteristics, and suitability for different AM processes and applications.
Abstract
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize production processes across various industries. This chapter provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in metal AM technologies, their applications, and the challenges and opportunities they present. It begins with a historical overview, tracing the evolution of metal AM from early experiments to sophisticated modern processes. Key technological milestones are highlighted, showcasing the rapid growth and widespread adoption of metal AM. The chapter then delves into various techniques, including powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting, and material extrusion, and analyzing their operating principles, advantages, and limitations. Additionally, it discusses the materials used in metal AM, such as ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, highperformance alloys, and metal matrix composites, exploring their properties, characteristics, and suitability for different AM processes and applications.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Biography XIII
- Chapter 1 Machining strategies and processes for advanced materials 1
- Chapter 2 Machinability of nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys (SMAs): traditional machining process 21
- Chapter 3 Thermal analysis of jute/kenaf/kevlar hybridfilled UHMWPE composite-based tibial spacer using ANSYS-22R1 for total knee replacement 39
- Chapter 4 Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing 57
- Chapter 5 Metal additive manufacturing: revolutionizing production in the digital age 91
- Chapter 6 Enhancing the tribological properties of surfaces through various surface modification and coating techniques 107
- Chapter 7 Nanoengineered metal oxide additives as tribological performance modifiers 125
- Chapter 8 Recent developments to improve wear resistance of biomaterials 139
- Chapter 9 Meniscus for knee osteoarthritis: a journey of its development 155
- Chapter 10 Performance of composite box girder bridge under Indian earthquakes 179
- Chapter 11 Enhancing wear performance of reinforced UHMWPE composites: a comprehensive exploration 197
- Chapter 12 Tribological behavior of advanced materials 223
- Index 239
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Frontmatter I
- Preface V
- Contents VII
- List of contributing authors IX
- Biography XIII
- Chapter 1 Machining strategies and processes for advanced materials 1
- Chapter 2 Machinability of nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys (SMAs): traditional machining process 21
- Chapter 3 Thermal analysis of jute/kenaf/kevlar hybridfilled UHMWPE composite-based tibial spacer using ANSYS-22R1 for total knee replacement 39
- Chapter 4 Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing 57
- Chapter 5 Metal additive manufacturing: revolutionizing production in the digital age 91
- Chapter 6 Enhancing the tribological properties of surfaces through various surface modification and coating techniques 107
- Chapter 7 Nanoengineered metal oxide additives as tribological performance modifiers 125
- Chapter 8 Recent developments to improve wear resistance of biomaterials 139
- Chapter 9 Meniscus for knee osteoarthritis: a journey of its development 155
- Chapter 10 Performance of composite box girder bridge under Indian earthquakes 179
- Chapter 11 Enhancing wear performance of reinforced UHMWPE composites: a comprehensive exploration 197
- Chapter 12 Tribological behavior of advanced materials 223
- Index 239