About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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| Symposium
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2025 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2025)
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| Presentation Title |
Autonomous Direct Freeform Fabrication Strategy for Multi-Axis Additive Manufacturing |
| Author(s) |
Xinyi Xiao, Yousub Lee, Thomas Feldhausen |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Xinyi Xiao |
| Abstract Scope |
Multi-axis systems introduce heightened challenges due to an increased degree of freedom in motion. Consequently, the potential risks of collision between the deposited geometry and the motion platform become a notable concern. This research proposes a freeform layering algorithm to address the challenge of seamless transitions between planar and curved layers in the process planning of Multi-axis Additive Manufacturing (M-AM). The algorithm computes 3D "printable" layers by leveraging topological information derived from the geometry to be built and integrates collision-free manufacturability considerations into the computational process. These accumulated volumes serve as a “substrate” and support volumes for subsequent deposition, allowing later layers to be built without the need for additional support material. The proposed method successfully devises a freeform layering approach suitable for intricate models that demand substantial support, thus enabling the fabrication of diverse geometries in a manner previously unachievable. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Post-meeting proceedings |