Plastics for Additive Manufacturing

This practical book is aimed at companies that want to integrate thermoplastic-based 3D printing into their manufacturing processes and need to build up know-how in the selection of suitable plastics. It presents the thermoplastics relevant for additive manufacturing and their process-specific features as well as a wide range of applications. The book covers the following topics: - Functional principle and build-up strategy of thermoplastic-based additive manufacturing processes, in particular fused layer modeling (FLM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) - Classification and formulation of thermoplastic polymer materials - Mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of thermoplastics that must be considered for use in 3D printing - Material, design, and process specifics of thermoplastics for successful processing - Support materials, multi-material processes, fiber-reinforced components - Bio-based or biodegradable thermoplastics, recycling of thermoplastics - Recommendations for occupational safety, environmental protection, and product safety This practical book is aimed at companies that want to integrate thermoplastic-based 3D printing into their manufacturing processes and need to build up know-how in the selection of suitable plastics. It presents the thermoplastics relevant for additive manufacturing and their process-specific features as well as a wide range of applications. The book covers the following topics: - Functional principle and build-up strategy of thermoplastic-based additive manufacturing processes, in particular fused layer modeling (FLM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) - Classification and formulation of thermoplastic polymer materials - Mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of thermoplastics that must be considered for use in 3D printing - Material, design, and process specifics of thermoplastics for successful processing - Support materials, multi-material processes, fiber-reinforced components - Bio-based or biodegradable thermoplastics, recycling of thermoplastics - Recommendations for occupational safety, environmental protection, and product safety The book covers the following topics: - Functional principle and build-up strategy of thermoplastic-based additive manufacturing processes, in particular fused layer modeling (FLM) and selective laser sintering (SLS) - Classification and formulation of thermoplastic polymer materials - Mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of thermoplastics that must be considered for use in 3D printing - Material, design, and process specifics of thermoplastics for successful processing - Support materials, multi-material processes, fiber-reinforced components - Bio-based or biodegradable thermoplastics, recycling of thermoplastics - Recommendations for occupational safety, environmental protection, and product safety