Towards a complex geometry manufacturing: A case study on metal 3D printing of topology optimised bicycle parts with lattices

Sulaymon, Tajudeen A.; Petri, Helo T.; Toshev, Rayko

doi:10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.09.605

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“…Franco They also created a model based on experimental findings to determine the optimal printing parameters for line creation [33]. Sulaymon et al utilized topology optimization techniques to redesign a bicycle seat model with a complex geometric structure, achieving a 50% reduction in material usage [34]. Gardan and Schneider also used topology optimization in AM, developing an approach to maximize the interior component and complement the exterior skin of a part.…”

Section: Geometry Analysis In Ammentioning

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Additive Manufacturing Toolpath Planning Optimization for Energy Sustainability Improvement

Somade,

Chen

2023

Preprint

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As the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) expands beyond prototyping, the issues of energy consumption in AM becomes increasingly significant, particularly when it is adopted at an industrial production scale or used under resource-restricted conditions. The energy consumption of an AM process is influenced by various factors. In material extrusion type AM, for example, it includes bed heating, filament extrusion, material infill, component cooling, etc. All these factors are further determined by the equipment and the toolpath for a specific printing task. Although, build orientation and tool-path direction are frequently used to optimize part and process attributes, there is a need for more comprehensive research to understand how the choice of toolpath pattern affects the energy attributes of an AM process. This research aims to develop a toolpath creation strategy for AM tasks operating under limited energy supply conditions. In an AM process, factors such as motor axis acceleration/deceleration and the total number and length of line segments on a path have significant impacts in determining on the amount of energy used to perform the printing task. To study the impact of such factors, we will develop a model that computes the energy consumption of an AM process based on the toolpath, then analyze the impacts of part design geometry on the toolpath generation. Finally, we will create a strategy to guide the generation of toolpath for specific part geometries to effectively control the total energy requirement during the AM process.

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Section: Geometry Analysis In Ammentioning

confidence: 99%

Additive Manufacturing Toolpath Planning Optimization for Energy Sustainability Improvement

Somade,

Chen

2023

Preprint

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Investigating the Use of 3D Printing and the Integration of BIM in Manufacturing Furniture Units

Ahmady,

Hatem,

Hassan

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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3D printing is an emerging technology and one of the main aspects that can help in its success is BIM (Building Information Modelling). Despite recent interest in this topic, research indicates that to date no framework is in place that highlights the integration of BIM with 3D printing technology in the furniture design and production industry. This research delves deep into the use of 3D printing with the aid of BIM tools to produce furniture units. Through an analytical and experimental approach, this study aims to develop a conceptual framework that integrates BIM within the 3D printing process of small-scale furniture units. To gather data, the existing literature has been reviewed thoroughly and a framework was developed and adopted in the experimental study; where a BIM software was used to simulate a piece of furniture and measure the printing process against a set of criteria such as cost, material, and energy consumption. Results of the experiment were analysed and validated by applying comparative analysis between the interview with an expert in the interior 3D printing field and the results of the simulation. The research provided key aspects to be considered in the 3D printing of interior furniture pieces in addition to outlining the relevant limitations as well as the possible opportunities for further research.

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Towards a complex geometry manufacturing: A case study on metal 3D printing of topology optimised bicycle parts with lattices

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Additive Manufacturing Toolpath Planning Optimization for Energy Sustainability Improvement

Additive Manufacturing Toolpath Planning Optimization for Energy Sustainability Improvement

Investigating the Use of 3D Printing and the Integration of BIM in Manufacturing Furniture Units

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