Solid Freeform Fabrication: A New Direction in Manufacturing

1. Introduction.- 1.1 Background and Definitions.- 1.2 Historical Perspective.- 1.3 Book Outline.- References.- 2. Process Methods.- 2.1 Background.- 2.2 Process Techniques.- 2.3 Role of Machining.- 2.4 Chronology.- References.- 3. Information Processing.- 3.1 Geometric Models for SFF.- 3.2 Interprocess Interfaces.- 3.3 Slicing Algorithms.- 3.4 Scanning Patterns.- 3.5 Support Structures.- 3.6 Summary.- References.- 4. Polymers in Solid Freeform Fabrication.- 4.1 Polymer Material Properties.- 4.2 Dimensional Accuracy.- 4.3 Chemistry Considerations.- 4.4 Polymer Binders.- References.- 5. Indirect Fabrication of Metals and Ceramics.- 5.1 Transfer Processes.- 5.2 Indirect Methods.- 5.3 Secondary/Post Processing.- 5.4 Summary.- References.- 6. SLS Process Modeling and Control.- 6.1 Properties of Powder Beds.- 6.2 Sintering Kinetics.- 6.3 Process Models And Simulations.- 6.4 Commercial SLS Process Behavior/Properties.- 6.5 SLS Process Control Considerations.- 6.6 SLS Part Accuracy - Benchmark Data.- References.- 7. Direct SLS Fabrication of Metals And Ceramics.- 7.1 SLS Binding Mechanisms.- 7.2 SLS Processing of Binary Metallic Powder Blends.- 7.3 SLS Processing of Cermets.- 7.4 Direct SLS Processing of Ceramic Powder Blends.- 7.5 Reactive Sintering of Binary Powder.- 7.6 Density of SLS Processed Parts.- 7.7 Mechanical Behavior of SLS Processed Parts.- 7.8 Other Direct SFF Methods.- References.- 8. Solid Freeform Fabrication Using Gas Phase Precursors.- 8.1 Selective Area Laser Deposition.- 8.2 Chemical Kinetics and SALD.- 8.3 Organometallic Precursors for SALD.- 8.4 Selective Laser Reactive Sintering System for Gases.- 8.5 Selective Area Laser Deposition Vapor Infiltration.- 8.6 Modeling and Simulation.- 8.7 Summary.- References.- 9. SLS Applications.- 9.1 Background.- 9.2Plastic Part Prototyping at the Speed Scientific School, University of Louisville.- 9.3 Rapid Tooling Benchmarking at Sunstrand Aerospace.- 9.4 Advanced Applications.- 9.5 Summary.- References.