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Direct SLS Fabrication of Metals and Ceramics

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In the following, direct fabrication of high-density metal and ceramic structures is discussed. This discussion is primarily centered on the SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) process, but a brief discussion of other direct techniques is given at the end of this chapter. All of these techniques (including SLS) are still in the research stage.

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    Joseph J. Beaman, Joel W. Barlow, David L. Bourell & Richard H. Crawford

  2. University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA

    Harris L. Marcus

  3. DTM Corporation, Austin, Texas, USA

    Kevin P. McAlea

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Beaman, J.J., Barlow, J.W., Bourell, D.L., Crawford, R.H., Marcus, H.L., McAlea, K.P. (1997). Direct SLS Fabrication of Metals and Ceramics. In: Solid Freeform Fabrication: A New Direction in Manufacturing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-6327-3_7

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