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From 3D Models to 3D Prints: an Overview of the Processing Pipeline
Due to the wide diffusion of 3D printing technologies, geometric algorithms
for Additive Manufacturing are being invented at an impressive speed. Each
single step, in particular along the Process Planning pipeline, can now count
on dozens of methods that prepare the 3D model for fabrication, while analysing
and optimizing geometry and machine instructions for various objectives. This
report provides a classification of this huge state of the art, and elicits the
relation between each single algorithm and a list of desirable objectives
during Process Planning. The objectives themselves are listed and discussed,
along with possible needs for tradeoffs. Additive Manufacturing technologies
are broadly categorized to explicitly relate classes of devices and supported
features. Finally, this report offers an analysis of the state of the art while
discussing open and challenging problems from both an academic and an
industrial perspective.Comment: European Union (EU); Horizon 2020; H2020-FoF-2015; RIA - Research and
Innovation action; Grant agreement N. 68044
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Design for Additive Manufacturing: A Method to Explore Unexplored Regions of the Design Space
Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies enable the fabrication of parts and devices that
are geometrically complex, have graded material compositions, and can be customized. To take
advantage of these capabilities, it is important to assist designers in exploring unexplored regions
of design spaces. We present a Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) method that
encompasses conceptual design, process selection, later design stages, and design for
manufacturing. The method is based on the process-structure-property-behavior model that is
common in the materials design literature. A prototype CAD system is presented that embodies
the method. Manufacturable ELements (MELs) are proposed as an intermediate representation
for supporting the manufacturing related aspects of the method. Examples of cellular materials
are used to illustrate the DFAM method.Mechanical Engineerin
Build orientation optimization of car hoodvent with additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is a widely used process consisting in the
building of a three-dimensional (3D) object from a model projected on a computer, adding the material layer-by-layer. This technology allows the printing of
complex shape objects and is being increasingly adopted by the aircraft industry,
medical implants, jewelry, footwear, automotive, fashion products, among others.
The build orientation optimization of 3D models has a great influence on costs
and surface quality when printing three-dimensional objects.
In this work, three build orientation optimization problems are studied: single objective problem, bi-objective problem and many-objective problem. To this
end, three quality measures are applied: the support area, the build time and the
surface roughness, for the Car Hoodvent model. First, a single-objective optimization problem is presented and solved by the genetic algorithm, obtaining
optimal solutions for each objective function. Then, the study of the bi-objective
optimization problem is carried out for each pair of two objectives and some
representative trade-off solutions are identified. Finally, the study of the many objective optimization problem, considering the three measures optimized simultaneously, is presented with some more optimal solutions found. The bi-objective
and many-objective problems are solved by a multi-objective genetic algorithm.
For a better analysis and comparison of the solutions found, the Pareto fronts are
used, enabling a better visualization of the solutions between the objectives. This
study aims to assist the decision-maker in choosing the best part print orientation
angles according to his/her preferences. The optimal solutions found confirmed
the effectiveness of the proposed approach.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Implementation of robust multi-objective optimization in the build orientation problem
Additive manufacturing (AM) is an emerging technology to create 3D objects layer-by-layer directly from a 3D CAD model. The build orientation is a critical issue in AM and its optimization will significantly reduce the building costs and improve object accuracy. This paper aims to optimize the build orientation problem of a 3D CAD model using a robust multi-objective approach, taking into account the staircase effect and the support area characteristics. Thus, themain objective is to obtain a robust Pareto optimal front, composed of solutions that are not quite sensitive to perturbations in the variables. In this manner, a set of robust solutions is presented as alternatives and the decision-maker can identify the compromise solutions and choose according to his/her preferences.This work has been developed under the FIBR3D project - Hybrid processes based on additive manufacturing of composites with long or short fibers reinforced thermoplastic matrix (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016414), supported by the Lisbon Regional Operational Programme 2020, under the PORTUGAL 2020 Partnership Agreement, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This work has been supported by FCT - Fundacao para a Ciencia e Tecnologia within the R&D Units Project Scope: UIDB/00319/2020
Improving additive manufacturing performance by build orientation optimization
Additive manufacturing (AM) is an emerging type of production technology to create three-dimensional objects layer-by-layer directly from a 3D CAD model. AM is being extensively used in several areas by engineers and designers. Build orientation is a critical issue in AM since it is associated with the part accuracy, the number of supports required and the processing time to produce the object. This paper presents an optimization approach to solve the part build orientation problem taking into account some characteristics or measures that can affect the accuracy of the part, namely the volumetric error, the support area, the staircase effect, the build time, the surface roughness and the surface quality. A global optimization method, the Electromagnetism-like algorithm, is used to solve the part build orientation problem.The authors are grateful to the anonymous referees for their fruitfulcomments and suggestions. This work has been supported and developed under the FIBR3Dproject - Hybrid processes based on additive manufacturing of composites with long or shortfibers reinforced thermoplastic matrix (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016414), supported by theLisbon Regional Operational Programme 2020, under the PORTUGAL 2020 PartnershipAgreement, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This work hasbeen also supported by national funds through FCT - Funda ̧c ̃ao para a Ciˆencia e Tecnologiawithin the Project Scope: UID/CEC/00319/201
3D printing part orientation optimization: discrete approximation of support volume
In three-dimensional (3D) printing, due to the geometry of most parts, it is necessary to use extra material to support the manufacturing process. This material must be discarded after printing, so its reduction is essential to minimize manufacturing time and cost. An important parameter that must be defined before starting the printing process is the part orientation, which has repercussions on the quality, deposition path, and post-processing among others. Usually, the user sets up this parameter arbitrarily, so this paper takes advantage of it on optimization techniques and proposes an approximation of the volume be covered by the support material, which depends directly on the angle of the part to be printed and its geometry. Among mono-objectives optimization strategies, this work focuses on five of them. Their performance is compared by two metrics: support volume and execution time. Then, the best result is compared with commercial software
Build orientation optimization problem in additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) is an emerging type of production technology to create three-dimensional objects layer-by-layer directly from a 3D CAD model. AM is being extensively used by engineers and designers. Build orientation is a critical issue in AM since it is associated with the object accuracy, the number of supports required and the processing time to produce the object. Finding the best build orientation in the AM will reduced significantly the building costs and will improve the object accuracy. This paper presents an optimization approach to solve the part build orientation problem considering the staircase effect, support area characteristics and the build time. Two global optimization methods, the Electromagnetism-like and the Stretched Simulated Annealing algorithms, are used to study the optimal orientation of four models. Preliminary experiments show that both optimization methods can effectively solve the build orientation problem in AM, finding several global solutions.This work has been supported and developed under the FIBR3D project - Hybrid processes based on additive manufacturing of composites with long or short fibers reinforced thermoplastic matrix (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016414), supported by the Lisbon Regional Operational Programme 2020, under the PORTUGAL 2020 Partnership Agreement, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This work was also supported by COMPETE: POCI-01-0145-FEDER-007043 and FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia within the Project Scope: UID/CEC/00319/2013.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Latest Developments in Industrial Hybrid Machine Tools that Combine Additive and Subtractive Operations
Hybrid machine tools combining additive and subtractive processes have arisen as a solution to increasing manufacture requirements, boosting the potentials of both technologies, while compensating and minimizing their limitations. Nevertheless, the idea of hybrid machines is relatively new and there is a notable lack of knowledge about the implications arisen from their in-practice use. Therefore, the main goal of the present paper is to fill the existing gap, giving an insight into the current advancements and pending tasks of hybrid machines both from an academic and industrial perspective. To that end, the technical-economical potentials and challenges emerging from their use are identified and critically discussed. In addition, the current situation and future perspectives of hybrid machines from the point of view of process planning, monitoring, and inspection are analyzed. On the one hand, it is found that hybrid machines enable a more efficient use of the resources available, as well as the production of previously unattainable complex parts. On the other hand, it is concluded that there are still some technological challenges derived from the interaction of additive and subtractive processes to be overcome (e.g., process planning, decision planning, use of cutting fluids, and need for a post-processing) before a full implantation of hybrid machines is fulfilledSpecial thanks are addressed to the Industry and Competitiveness Spanish Ministry for the support on the DPI2016-79889-R INTEGRADDI project and to the PARADDISE project H2020-IND-CE-2016-17/H2020-FOF-2016 of the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program
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AM Feature and Knowledge Based Process Planning for Additive Manufacturing in Multiple Parts Production Context
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has played an important role in manufacturing, especially in
customized production. It is an ideal 'Concurrent Manufacturing' which enables fabricating a
group of same or even different multiple parts simultaneously within one build volume due to
its unique layer by layer processing way. However, there is very few available methods or
tools for users, e.g. the AM manufacturing service bureaus, to optimize the process and
production plan in multiple parts production context. To deal with this problem, this paper
introduces an AM feature and knowledge based systematic process planning strategy. The
main contents and key issues of process planning for AM in multiple parts production context
are analyzed. Then, a developing CAPP system based on a systematic process planning
framework for AM in this multiple parts production context is presented. Finally, some test
examples are applied to demonstrate the functions and effectiveness of some key modules of
the developing system.Mechanical Engineerin
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