Metal Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Techniques and Applications

Highly comprehensive resource covering all key aspects of the current developments of metal powder-based additive manufacturing Metal Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing provides valuable knowledge and critical insights regarding the recent advances in various metal powder-based additive manufacturing techniques. This book also reviews typical powder preparation processes and highlights the significance of metal powder-based additive manufacturing for various industrial applications. The key features covered in this book: A rigorous overview of the underlying theories and practical applications of metal powder-based additive manufacturing techniques, including laser powder bed fusion, electron beam melting, laser-based directed energy deposition, and metal binder jetting. An expansive introduction of each technique and its significance pertaining to the printing processes, metallurgical defects, powder materials, equipment, and the microstructures and mechanical properties of the printed parts. A deep exploration of the preparation processes of metal powders for additive manufacturing and the effects of different processes on the powder properties. Comprehensive case studies of parts printed by metal powder-based additive manufacturing for various industrial applications. By providing extensive coverage of relevant concepts in the field of metal powder-based additive manufacturing, this book highlights its essential role in Industry 4.0 and serves as a valuable resource for scientists, engineers, and students in materials science, powder metallurgy, physics, and chemistry. The rich research experience of the authors in additive manufacturing ensures that the readers are provided with both an in-depth understanding and informative technical guidance of metal powder-based additive manufacturing.