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This book explores the ways in which melt flow behaviour can be exploited by the plastics engineer and technician for increased efficiency of processing operation, control of end product properties and selection and development of polymers for specific purposes. (reissued with minor corrections 1994)

Fluid mechanics --- Macromolecules --- Polymers --- Polymer melting. --- Rheology.

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Three-dimensional printing is a futuristic technology capable of transforming the ways in which we make components and devices. It is almost certain that this technique will find its niche in the manufacturing sector in the very near future. In view of the growing importance of 3D printing, this book addresses key issues related to emerging science and technology in this area. Detailed and informative articles are presented in relation to a wide variety of materials, including those based on critical engineering metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium and composites. Advances in various techniques, such as electron beam melting and selective laser melting are discussed. Of key importance in the area of materials science is the end properties of the materials following processing. Accordingly, the articles presented critically discuss the effects of microstructural features such as porosity, forming defects and the heat treatment induced effects on the mechanical properties. Applications covered in these articles are targeted at the aerospace, automobile, defense and aerospace sectors. Overall, the information presented in this book is of significant importance for academic and industrial-based researchers who wish to inform themselves regarding this upcoming highly promising manufacturing technique.

composites --- laser metal deposition --- additive manufacturing --- titanium --- selective laser melting --- magnesium --- aluminum --- 3D printing --- electron beam melting

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3D printing is rapidly emerging as a key manufacturing technique that is capable of serving a wide spectrum of applications, ranging from engineering to biomedical sectors. Its ability to form both simple and intricate shapes through computer-controlled graphics enables it to create a niche in the manufacturing sector. Key challenges remain, and a great deal of research is required to develop 3D printing technology for all classes of materials including polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites. In view of the growing importance of 3D manufacturing worldwide, this Special Issue aims to seek original articles to further assist in the development of this promising technology from both scientific and technological perspectives. Targeted reviews, including mini-reviews, are also welcome, as they play a crucial role in educating students and young researchers.

n/a --- microstructure --- reversed austenite --- corrosion behavior --- advanced X-ray computed tomography (XCT) --- additive manufacturing --- forming defects --- single strut --- wear properties --- thermodynamic behavior --- laser deposition welding --- titanium alloys --- SLM structure performance --- porosity --- formation mechanism --- magnesium --- part redesign --- forming morphology --- microhardness --- bonding quality --- electron beam melting --- mechanical properties --- frame structure reconstruction --- aging behaviour --- aluminum matrix composites --- Selective Laser Melting (SLM) --- maraging steel --- tailored blanks --- selective laser melting --- selective laser melting (SLM) --- 3D printing --- Ti6Al4V

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Engineering of polymers is not an easy exercise: with evolving technology, it often involves complex concepts and processes. This book provides the theoretical essentials: understanding of processes, a basis for the use of design software, and much more.

Polymers. --- Plastics --- Polymer melting. --- Molding. --- Fusion --- Casting of plastics --- Molding (Plastics) --- Plastic molding --- Molding (Chemical technology) --- Polymere --- Polymeride --- Polymers and polymerization --- Macromolecules

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Materials science --- Science des matériaux --- Periodicals. --- Périodiques --- Materials science. --- Material science --- Physical sciences --- high-melting point compounds --- metallurgy --- ceramics --- biological materials --- metals --- metallurgy --- ceramics --- polymers --- nanostructure materials --- Materials nanoestructurats. --- Enginyeria civil. --- Ciència dels materials. --- Science des matériaux