Post- Processing Techniques for Additive Manufacturing

This text defines and covers different themes of post-processing techniques based on mechanical, chemical/electrochemical, and thermal energy. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in diverse engineering fields including manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, and mechanical. This book: covers the fundamentals and advancements in the post-processing techniques for additive manufacturing; explores methods/techniques for post-processing different types of materials used in additive manufacturing processes; gives insight into the process selection criteria for post-processing of additive manufactured products made from different types of materials; discusses hybrid processes used for post-processing of additive manufacturing parts; and highlights post-processing techniques for properties enhancement. The primary aim of the book is to give the readers a well-informed layout of the different post-processing techniques that range from employing mechanical energy to chemical, electrochemical, and thermal energy to perform the intended task. "The text covers fundamentals and advancements in the post-processing techniques for additive manufacturing manufactured products. The primary aim of the book is to give the readers a well-informed layout of the different post-processing techniques that range from employing mechanical energy to chemical, electrochemical, and thermal energy to do the intended task. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering"-- Provided by publisher The text defines and covers different themes of post-processing techniques based on mechanical, chemical/electrochemical, and thermal energy. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate and graduate students in diverse engineering fields including manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, and mechanical.