Generation of large scale robotic 3D printing trajectories and optimization of the quality of pieces

• Autorzy: Rosoux François , Appeldoorn Henri , Garray Didier , Beeckman Eric

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DOI

10.7494/cmms.2023.1.0794

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Incremental sheet forming is used to form metal sheets on massive dies. However, the waste and time lost due to the machining of dies can be a problem for both companies and the environment. Additive manufacturing is thus a potential alternative to classical machining of dies, but these complex geometries could be challenging for classical layer-by-layer 3D printing techniques. This paper will present an innovative process based on a 3D printing technology using 3-axis systems and a pellet extruder combined with the generation of non-planar trajectories in order to achieve good surface quality. PLA-based parts were realised to evaluate surface quality and mechanical properties. With such a technique, the obtained 3D printed parts were closer to the expected CAD geometries and smoother top surfaces were obtained. These improvements have been made possible through the development of specific post-processors and printing strategies in order to replicate the behaviour of a 3D printer at a larger scale, which is a current challenge in robotic 3D printing.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

3D printing; non-planar; robotics; polymers; pellet extrusion

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwa AGH
• Czasopismo: Computer Methods in Materials Science
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 23, No. 1
• Strony: 35--41
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 13 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Rosoux François

• Sirris, the collective centre of the Belgian technological industry, Seraing 4102, Belgium

autor

Appeldoorn Henri

• Sirris, the collective centre of the Belgian technological industry, Seraing 4102, Belgium

autor

Garray Didier

• Sirris, the collective centre of the Belgian technological industry, Seraing 4102, Belgium

autor

Beeckman Eric

• Sirris, the collective centre of the Belgian technological industry, Seraing 4102, Belgium

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).