Path planning strategies to optimize accuracy, quality, build time and material use in additive manufacturing: a review
Additive manufacturing (AM) is the process of joining materials layer by layer to fabricate
products based on 3D models. Due to the layer-by-layer nature of AM, parts with complex …
products based on 3D models. Due to the layer-by-layer nature of AM, parts with complex …
Emerging trends in metal-organic framework (MOFs) photocatalysts for hydrogen energy using water splitting: A state-of-the-art review
Various photocatalysts have been developed for photocatalytic water splitting—one of the
most important processes that produces dihydrogen as clean energy for fuel cells. The …
most important processes that produces dihydrogen as clean energy for fuel cells. The …
Continuous contour-zigzag hybrid toolpath for large format additive manufacturing
Large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) has witnessed rapid development in recent
years and facilitated digital fabrications of geometrically intricate structures. However, there …
years and facilitated digital fabrications of geometrically intricate structures. However, there …
Vector field-based curved layer slicing and path planning for multi-axis printing
The emergence of multi-axis printing systems provides a new solution to print complex parts.
However, the current process planning methods fail to balance the support-free requirement …
However, the current process planning methods fail to balance the support-free requirement …
Globally continuous hybrid path for extrusion-based additive manufacturing
In extrusion-based additive manufacturing, path filling patterns may significantly affect the
printing process. To overcome printing defects incurred by path discontinuity, a Globally …
printing process. To overcome printing defects incurred by path discontinuity, a Globally …
Strength enhancement in fused filament fabrication via the isotropy toolpath
Featured Application This paper strengthens the mechanical property by managing
manufacturing strategy in the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process. Without consuming …
manufacturing strategy in the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process. Without consuming …
Thermo-mechanical analysis of Ti-6Al-4V Taylor bar using advanced joint path strategies based on additive manufacturing
Currently, the numerical simulation of final 3D parts obtained by additive manufacturing (AM)
using the selective laser melting (SLM) and the electron beam melting (EBM) techniques is …
using the selective laser melting (SLM) and the electron beam melting (EBM) techniques is …
A comprehensive review of process planning and trajectory optimization in arc-based directed energy deposition
T Zhao, Z Yan, B Zhang, P Zhang, R Pan… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024 - Elsevier
Directed energy deposition (DED) represents a pivotal advancement in intelligent
manufacturing, facilitating efficient near-net shape metal part production, particularly suited …
manufacturing, facilitating efficient near-net shape metal part production, particularly suited …
Utilization of a TSP solver for generating non-retractable, direction favouring toolpath for additive manufacturing
Toolpath planning is a crucial part of Additive Manufacturing (AM). It significantly affects
almost every aspect of part fabrication, from part properties and dimensional accuracy to …
almost every aspect of part fabrication, from part properties and dimensional accuracy to …
Continuous and adaptable printing path based on transfinite mapping for 3D concrete printing
Q Wan, L Wang, G Ma - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) concrete printing is an advanced and promising
construction method that shows great development potential in the field of construction …
construction method that shows great development potential in the field of construction …