Printing Polymers: an introduction to polymer science for 3D printers, students and STEM educators

By Daniel Vennerberg and Curtis Barr

Polymer science and engineering are exciting fields that most people take for granted. Stop and think for a moment about all of the polymers that we use on a daily basis and everything that goes into their design. Packages and kitchenware need to be food safe, while engine components need to withstand swings in temperature from a cold winter night to the heat of a running engine. Nylon webbing must absorb impacts to keep a climber safe.

Now, with the widespread adoption of 3D printing, anyone can design and build polymer parts to solve a problem in their home, create a toy or even build a business. However, we have observed that students and 3D printing enthusiasts do not have access to the knowledge and materials that are commonplace in industrial polymer manufacturing operations. Further, we believe that 3D printing can be used as a gateway to introduce a new generation of Materials Scientists and Engineers to key materials, design and testing concepts.

This book introduces fundamental relationships between materials, processing and properties. Through practical examples, we show you how these principles can help you select the best materials, optimize your designs and test your 3D printed parts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1986325512
• ISBN13: 9781986325516
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.0"