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Title

A generic part orientation system based on volumetric error in rapid prototyping

Author(s)

Masood, Syed H.;  Rattanawong, Wanchai

Abstract

The paper presents the development of a generic part orientation system for rapid prototyping by considering the issue of volumetric error encountered in parts during the layer by layer building process in a rapid prototyping (RP) system. An algorithm is developed that slices the part with horizontal planes and computes the volumetric error in the part at different orientations by rotation about user-specified axes. The system recommends the best orientation based on the least amount of volumetric error in the part. The system has been tested using several examples of simple and complex parts. The generic part orientation system is believed to be first of its kind based on a volumetric error approach and will be useful for RP users in creating RP parts with a higher level of accuracy and surface finish, and also for intelligent process planning in rapid prototyping.

Publication type

Journal article

Research centre

Swinburne University of Technology. Industrial Research Institute Swinburne

Source

International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 19, no. 3 (Feb 2002), pp. 209-216

Publication year

2002

Keyword(s)

Fused deposition modeling;  Part orientation;  Rapid prototyping;  Volumetric error

Publisher

Springer

ISSN

0268-3768

Publisher URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001700200015

Copyright

Copyright © 2002 Springer-Verlag London Limited.

Peer reviewed