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Optimization with minimum process error for layered manufacturing fabrication
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Optimization with minimum process error for layered manufacturing fabrication

Feng Lin, Wei Sun and Yongnian Yan
Rapid prototyping journal, v 7(2), pp 73-82
01 May 2001

Abstract

Layered manufacturing Optimization Rapid prototyping Solid freeform fabrication
A mathematical model to predict the layered process error and an optimization algorithm to define the fabricating orientation based on the minimum process error for layered manufacturing fabrication has been developed. Case studies to determine the preferred orientation candidates for fabricating spherical objects, cube objects and objects with irregular geometrical shapes have been conducted and the results were used to validate the sensitivity, accuracy, and capability of the developed model and optimization algorithm. Different orientation candidates determined by minimum processing error and by minimum processing time were also compared. The developed model and the optimization algorithm can be used, in conjunction with other processing parameters such as processing time and support structure, to define an optimal processing planning for layered manufacturing fabrication.

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Engineering, Mechanical
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
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