Rapid Prototyping: Principles And Applications

Rapid Prototyping (RP) has revolutionized the landscape of how prototypes and products are made and small batch manufacturing carried out. This book gives a comprehensive coverage of RP and rapid tooling processes, data formats and applications. A CD-ROM, included in the book, presents RP and its principles in an interactive way to augment the learning experience. Special comprehensive coverage of more than 30 RP Systems, Understanding of RP through applications, In-depth revelation of the basic principles behind major RP techniques, Discussion of important issues such as STL file problems of RP parts, Interactive CD-ROM to demonstrate the major RP techniques, RP company background information and contact addresses