This book discusses the thermo-mechanical and tribological behavior of various materials manufactured using additive manufacturing (AM). It examines a range of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and provides insights into how processing parameters can be manipulated to achieve desired thermal, mechanical, and tribological characteristics. The book also addresses challenges related to the reproducibility and reliability of additive manufactured (AM) materials, offering solutions and strategies to overcome these hurdles in both research and industrial contexts. It does the following
- Provides an understanding of the critical thermo-mechanical and tribological properties of AM materials
- Explains how thermal stress, heat treatment, and mechanical loading affect the performance of materials
- Offers a focused examination of friction, wear, and lubrication characteristics in AM materials
- Includes practical examples and case studies from industries such as the aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries
- Discusses material performance and optimization strategies
This book is intended for graduate students and researchers in materials science, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and industrial engineering.