Preface
Shape Deposition Manufacturing 1
R. Merz, F. B. Prinz, K. Ramaswami, M. Terk and L.E. Weiss
Multiphase Jet Solidification -A New Process Towards Metal Prototypes and a New Data Interface 9
Martin Geiger, Wilhelm Steger, Matthias Greul and Manfred Sindel
Solid Freeform Fabrication of Functional Ceramic Components Using a Laminated Object Manufacturing Technique 17
Curtis Griffin, JoDee Daufenbach and Scott McMillin
Production of Metal Prototypes Using a High Powered Laser Machining Center 25
M.S. Pridham, G.A. Thomson, U. Menon and M. Koch
Video Microscopy of Selective Laser Sintering 34
Lawrence S. Melvin III, Suman Das and Joseph J.Beaman Jr.
FDM® Technology Process Improvements 42
James W. Comb, William R. Priedeman and Patrick W. Turley
Extrusion Methods for Solid Freeform Fabrication 50
Paul Calvert, Robert Crockett, John Lombardi, John O'Kelly and Kevin Stuffle
Surface Texture By 3D Printing 56
E. Sachs, Alain Curodeau, D. Gossard, H. Jee, M. Cima and S. Caldarise
Densification of Selective Laser Sintered Metal Parts by Hot Isostatic Pressing 65
Mukesh K. Agarwala, David L. Bourell and Joseph J.Beaman
Sprayed Metal Shells for Tooling: Improving the Mechanical Properties 74
P.S. Fussell, H.O.K. Kirchner and F.B. Prinz
LAPS -Laser Aided Powder Solidification -Technology for the Direct Production of Metallic and Polymer Parts 82
P. Eyerer, J. Shen and B. Keller
Direct Selective Laser Sintering of Metals and Metal Melt Infiltration for Near Net Shape Fabrication of Components 94
M. Sindel, T. Pintat, M. Greul, O. Nyrhila and C. Wilkening
SLStmPrototypes From Nylon 102
Paul Forderhase, Kevin McAlea, Mary Michalewicz, Mark Ganninger and Kent Firestone
Rapid Prototyping: A Global View 110
R.I. Campbell and P.M. Dickens
A World Wide Assessment of Rapid Prototyping Technologies 118
Richard F. Aubin
Benchmarking of Rapid Prototyping Systems – Beginning to Set Standards 146
Duneen Jayaram, Amit Bagchi, Cynthia C. Jara-Almonte and Sean O'Reilly
QuickCast™ & Rapid Tooling: A Case History at Ford Motor Company 154
Karl R. Denton and Paul E. Jacobs
Integration of Numerical Modeling and Laser Sintering with Investment Casting 175
T. Pintat, M. Sindel, M. Greul, A. Burblies and C. Wilkening
Computer-Derived Microstructures by 3D Printing: Bio-and Structural Materials 181
M.J. Cima, E. Sachs, L.G. Cima, J. Yoo, S. Khanuja, S. Borland, B. Wu and R.A. Giordano
Selective Laser Sintering of Calcium Phosphate Powders 191
Goonhee Lee and J.W. Barlow
A Histogram -Based Algorithm for Semiautomated Three-Dimensional Craniofacial Modeling 198
Richard A. Levy
Stereolithography Epoxy Resins SL 5170 and SL 5180: Accuracy, Dimensional Stability and Mechanical Properties 204
Thomas H. Pang
A Simple Polymer Shrinkage Model Applied to Stereolithography 225
Lawrance Flach and Richard P. Chartoff
Multi-Layered Composites Using Photolithography 234
Amit Bagchi and Robert Beesley
Reducing Warpage in Stereolithography Through Novel Draw Styles 242
Jill S. Ullet, Richard P. Chartoff, Allan J. Lightman, J.P. Murphy and Jinghong Li
Studies in Stereolithography: Influence of Process Parameters on Curl Distortion in. Photopolymer Models 250
Suresh Jayanthi, Michael Keefe and Edward P. Gargiulo
On the Computation of Part Orientation Using Support Structures in Layered Manufacturing 259
Seth Allen and Deba Dutta
Product Model Driven Direct Manufacturing 270\
Per Carleberg
Temperature-Controlled.Selective Laser Sintering 277
J.A. Benda
Shape and Topology Structural Redesign by Large Admissible Perturbations 285
Michael M. Bernitsas, Danet Suryatama, Byungsik Kang and Dale G.Karr
Structural Design for Freeform Fabrication Using Composite Materials 293
Roy Johanson, Noboru Kikuchi and Panos Papalambros
Modeling of Selected SFF Process?Limits 299
Patricio Mendez and Stuart B. Brown
Applications of 3D Laser Digitizing and Surfacing Technologies 307
Wayne Winkelman
New Developments in Processing and Control of Selected Area Laser Deposition of Carbon 311
W. Richards Thissell and Harris L. Marcus
Measurement and Prediction of the Thermal Conductivity of Powders at High Temperatures 321
Samuel S. Sih and Joel W. Barlow
Anisotropy in Properties of Alumina Processed by SLS 330
P. Kamatchi Subramanian, N.K. Vail, J.W. Barlow and H.L. Marcus
Selective Laser Sintering of Alumina-Boron Oxide Composites 339
I. Lee, A. Manthiram and H.L. Marcus
Silicon Carbide Shapes By Selected Area Laser Deposition Vapor Infiltration 348
Britton Birmingham, J.V. Tompkins and H.L. Marcus
Selective Laser Sintering of Polycarbonate at Varying Powers, Scan Speeds and Scan Spacings 356
T.H.C. Childs, S. Cardie and J.M. Brown
Selective Laser Pyrolysis of Polycarbosilane for Solid Free Form Fabrication of Silicon Carbide 364
K.J. Jakubenas and H.L. Marcus
Manufacture of Injection Molds Using SLS 371
B. Badrinarayan and J.W. Barlow
Fundamentals of Liquid Phase Sintering Related to Selective Laser Sintering of Metals 379
David Bunnell, David Bourell and Harris Marcus
Modeling of Polymer Degradation in SLS 387
N.K. Vail and J.W. Barlow
Ultraviolet Curing of Highly Loaded Ceramic Suspensions For Stereolithography of Ceramics 396
Michelle L. Griffith and John W. Halloran
Adaptive Slicing of Solid Freeform Fabrication Processes 404
Yong Seok Suh and Michael J. Wozny
Advances in Selective Area Laser Deposition of Silicon Carbide 412
J.V. Tompkins, R. Laabi, B.R. Birmingham and H.L. Marcus