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Multi Objective Optimisation of Build Orientation for Rapid Prototyping with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
The ability to select the optimal orientation of build up is one of the critical factors since
it affects the part surface quality, accuracy, build time and part cost. Various factors to be
considered in optimisation of build orientation for FDM are build material, support material,
build up time, surface roughness and total cost. Experiments were carried out and results are
analysed for varying build orientation for primitive geometries like cylinder. An appropriate
weighting factor has been considered for various objective functions depending on the specific
requirement of the part while carrying out multi-objective optimisation. These analyses will help
process engineers to decide proper build orientation.Mechanical Engineerin
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Form Accuracy Analysis of Cylindrical Parts Produced by Rapid Prototyping
Solid Freeform fabrication processes are being considered for creating fit and assembly
nature functional parts. It is extremely important that these parts are within allowable
dimensional and geometric tolerance. The part accuracy produced by rapid prototyping process
is greatly affected by the relative orientation of build and face normal directions. A systematic
method is needed to find the reliability of the created product. This paper discusses the work
done in this area and the effect of build orientation on the part form accuracy analysis of each
specified tolerance like circularity and cylindricity. Feasible build direction that can be used to
satisfy those tolerances is identified. It will help process engineer in selecting a build direction
that can satisfy a mathematical model of form tolerance.Mechanical Engineerin
Form Accuracy Analysis of Cylindrical Parts Produced by Rapid Prototyping
Solid Freeform fabrication processes are being considered for creating fit and assembly
nature functional parts. It is extremely important that these parts are within allowable
dimensional and geometric tolerance. The part accuracy produced by rapid prototyping process
is greatly affected by the relative orientation of build and face normal directions. A systematic
method is needed to find the reliability of the created product. This paper discusses the work
done in this area and the effect of build orientation on the part form accuracy analysis of each
specified tolerance like circularity and cylindricity. Feasible build direction that can be used to
satisfy those tolerances is identified. It will help process engineer in selecting a build direction
that can satisfy a mathematical model of form tolerance.Mechanical Engineerin