This brand new volume in the ASM Handbook series has been developed to address the current and rapidly expanding importance of additive manufacturing (AM). ASM Handbook, Volume 24: Additive Manufacturing Processes provides the latest knowledge in materials, processes, and applications of AM, written by the leading experts in research and industry. It begins with an introduction and history of AM, authored by some of the key participants in that history as they trace the evolution of AM. The complete suite of materials and processes for polymers and ceramics are described in detail in the next two divisions. A division on metal AM processes begins with an in-depth description of the production and characterization of metal powders, which has a big effect on the success or failure of metal AM processes. The book describes AM processing of a wide variety of materials, illustrating differences in characteristics of metal alloys produced by AM processes in contrast to conventional processes. Volume 24 also covers direct-write processes, which take advantage of AM processes to combine materials and devices for multifunctional engineering applications.

The standard reference book on the mechanical characteristics and testing of metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Key Features: Describes the basics of mechanical behavior with in-depth coverage on testing methods for metals, plastics, ceramics and composites. Articles describe the purpose, equipment, fixturing, data evaluation, and typical applications for standard and emerging mechanical tests. Comparative mechanical properties and the mechanical characteristics of metals, plastics, and ceramics are included throughout for general reference. Updated references to ISO, ASTM, DIN, EN, JIS and other standards are also included throughout for metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Contents Include: Introduction to the Mechanical Behavior of Metals and Nonmetallic Materials Mechanical Testing of Polymers and Ceramics Mechanical Properties and Testing for Design Mechanical Testing for Metalworking processes Testing Machines and Strain Sensors Accreditation of Mechanical-Testing Laboratories Tension, Compression, Bend, and Shear Testing Hardness Testing Friction, Wear, and Surface Testing Creep and Stress-Relaxtion Testing High-Strain-Rate Testing Impact-Toughness Testing and Fracture Mechanics Fatigue Testing Component Testing Property-Comparison Tables Glossary of Terms Index.