About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2021 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2021)
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Symposium
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Special Session
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Presentation Title |
Defining Robotic Torch Parameters for Non-gravity Aligned (NGA) Metal Additive Manufacturing Using CAD to Part Framework |
Author(s) |
James Logan McNeil, William Hamel, Joshua Penney |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
James Logan McNeil |
Abstract Scope |
The research described from this work focuses on the steps necessary to define welding robot parameters necessary to complete NGA segments of Large Scale Additive Metals Manufacturing (LSAMM) builds. A novel framework for slicing and building parts out of gravity alignment has been developed and demonstrations of the NGA capability have allowed overhangs of up to 105 degrees. The presented research focuses on the virtual CAD to Part and the necessary steps from slicing to generation of robot end position. New software developed at the University of Tennessee have allowed a variety of demonstration parts to be completed with an understanding on fundamental heuristics of torch angle and shift for the success of NGA segments. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |