Metallurgy, CAD/CAM - General & Miscellaneous, CAD/CAM
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Overview
A discussion of the rapid tooling (RT) technologies under development and in use for the timely production of moulds and manufacturing tools. It describes applications within various leading companies and guides product and manufacturing process development groups on ways to reduce investments of money and time.
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Booknews
Describes the state of rapid manufacturing (RM) and rapid tooling (RT) and identifies basic aspects of each rapid prototyping and manufacturing (RP&M) system, for those considering the use of rapid tooling technologies in product development. Discusses benefits of using RP&M technologies in the development process, and identifies complementary technologies, such as computer-aided design, engineering, and manufacturing. Specific topics include nickel ceramic composite tooling, an automotive perspective to rapid tooling, and the role of rapid tooling in the medical device industry. Hilton is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and has published many articles in technical and trade journals. Jacobs holds 14 US and three European patents, and is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 15, 2000
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
288
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780824787882