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 |
A Predictive Approach to Estimating Build time and Material Usage Through an Intuitive Design for Additive Manufacturing Score |
Author(s) |
Ryan Delaney, Catherine B. Ashley, Andrew Killian, Nicholas Meisel |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ryan Delaney |
Abstract Scope |
Reliable cost estimation and print time models are essential to guide decisions throughout early product development. Cost and time can easily be found from slicing a STL file; however, if only early design concepts, or legacy drawing files are available, an alternative method is needed. Preliminary estimation models can provide quick insight into print feasibility, efficiency and budget constraints before introducing CAD. Failure to perform early-stage analysis can lead to parts with extensive print times, high costs, and material waste. This paper explores the use of a scoring worksheet to aid in evaluating drawing files. The score, which offers an intuitive way to quickly identify the suitability of a part for AM, regardless of a designer’s familiarity with AM, is implemented inside a cost and time estimation model derived only from parameters obtainable from drawing files. The estimations are then compared to actual slicing data from printing software and discussed. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Post-meeting proceedings |