3D Printing

9.8 3D Printing of a C1 Vertebrate from CT Scan Data -- 9.8.1 Objectives and Benefits -- 9.8.2 General Project Process and Software -- 9.8.3 Detailed Process -- 9.8.4 3D Printing the Part -- 9.9 Summary -- 9.10 Questions -- References -- 10. How to Select Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printer -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Choosing 3D Printer -- 10.2.1 Safety and Environment -- 10.2.2 Process and Material -- 10.2.3 Quality of Printer -- 10.2.4 Price -- 10.3 Operating Issues -- 10.3.1 Learn to Use It -- 10.3.2 Learn to Maintain It -- 10.4 Accessing 3DP and RP Systems -- 10.4.1 Service Bureau -- 10.4.2 Popular Service Providers -- 10.4.3 Consortia -- 10.4.4 Build Your Own -- 10.5 Development of an Expert System -- 10.5.1 Introduction -- 10.5.2 The Need for RP -- 10.5.3 Need for an Expert System -- 10.5.4 Literature Review -- 10.5.5 Creating the System -- 10.5.6 Selection of Factors -- 10.5.7 Prioritization and Selection -- 10.5.8 Development of MATLAB Program -- 10.5.9 Running the Program -- 10.5.10 Limitations and Future Improvements of the Program -- 10.5.11 Conclusion -- 10.6 Present and Future Trends -- 10.7 Summary -- 10.8 Questions -- References -- Appendix A: Glossary of Terms -- Appendix B: List of Abbreviations -- Appendix C: MATLAB Program for Expert System -- Index