Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing: Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques - Softcover

Agarwal, Kuldeep

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443406049 ISBN 13: 9780443406041

Publisher: Elsevier, 2026

Synopsis

Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing: Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques offers a detailed, comparative analysis of the various techniques that can be used to create these materials, from conventional to cutting-edge. The book provides insights into the fundamentals of composite materials, covering their properties and applications, discussing options for their manufacture, and highlighting challenges, solutions, and best-use applications. Conventional techniques such as vacuum bagging, filament winding, powder metallurgy, solid state welding, and more are outlined. Additive manufacturing techniques covered include fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, digital light processing, and more.

The book also provides a comparative analysis of these manufacturing techniques, discussing the material properties, manufacturing process efficiency, and environmental impact of both conventional and additive manufacturing of these materials. Case studies, quality control, testing methods, and future trends are also included.

• Provides a comparative analysis of traditional and advanced/additive manufacturing methods for polymer, ceramic, and metal composites, helping readers understand the advantages and limitations of each approach
• Features real-world examples and case studies that illustrate successful applications, challenges, and solutions, offering practical insights that are directly applicable to industry settings
• Covers the latest advances and future trends in composite manufacturing, ensuring that readers are informed about cutting-edge technologies and emerging innovations in the field
• Combines detailed theoretical explanations with practical applications, making it a valuable resource for both academic researchers and industry professionals seeking actionable knowledge

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal is a Professor in the Department of Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Minnesota State University Mankato. He has been working in the field of manufacturing engineering for the past 20 years. He has worked on multiple industrial and research projects for process improvements, DFMA, Composites technology and lean manufacturing. He was awarded the SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award in 2015.

From the Back Cover

Polymer, Metal, and Ceramic Composites Manufacturing: Material Fundamentals and Conventional and Additive Manufacturing Techniques offers a detailed comparative analysis of the various techniques that can be used to create these materials, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. It provides insight into the fundamentals of composite materials, covering their properties and applications, then discusses options for their manufacture, highlighting challenges, solutions, and best-use applications. Conventional techniques such as vacuum bagging, filament winding, powder metallurgy, solid state welding, and more are outlined. Additive manufacturing techniques covered include fused deposition modeling, stereolithography, selective laser sintering, digital light processing, and more. The book also provides a comparative analysis of these manufacturing techniques, discussing the material properties, manufacturing process efficiency, and environmental impact of both conventional and additive manufacturing of these materials. Case studies, quality control and testing methods, and future trends are each included as well.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443406049
• ISBN 13: 9780443406041
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 414