Fabrication of Customized Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) by Reverse Engineering using Fused Deposition Modeling -- Friction Stir Welding of Three Dimensional Printed Polymer Composites with Semi-Consumable Tool -- Mechanical Characterization and Process Optimization of PolyJet 3D Printing using Digital ABS with Different Part Geometries -- Retrofitment of Laser Cladding System with CNC Machine for Hybrid Layer Manufacturing -- Influence of Various tool path patterns on Hardness used in Weld-Deposition based Additive Manufacturing.

This volume presents research papers on additive manufacturing (popularly known as 3D printing) and joining which were presented during the 7th International and 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research conference 2018 (AIMTDR 2018). The contents of this volume present the latest technological advancements for improving the efficiency, accuracy and speed of the additive manufacturing process and in fusion and solid-state welding technologies, with a variety of technologies, including fused deposition modelling, poly jet 3D printing, weld deposition based technology, selective laser melting and important welding technologies being covered. This volume will be of interest to academicians, researchers, and practicing engineers alike.