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Curved-layer fused deposition modelling

Published Article / Current fused deposition modelling (FDM) technologies deposit material as flat layers. The result is a "stair-case" effect on non-vertical or horizontal surfaces, and compromised part strength because of weakness between the laminations. This paper describes an FDM method through which layers of build material are deposited as curved layers following the shape of the part, thus removing the stair-case effect and creating parts that have an even strength distribution over their entire surface. Support material is first deposited as conventional flat layers, and build material is then deposited over the support structure following the curves of the part. The paper discusses a proof of concept of the system, the algorithms used to generate the curve paths for the deposition head, and examines the challenges and possibilities of this technology, including the capability of including composite materials.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:cut/oai:ir.cut.ac.za:11462/564
Date January 2010
CreatorsSingamneni, S., Diegel, O., Huang, B., Gibson, I., Chowdhury, R.
ContributorsCentral University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
PublisherJournal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
Languageen_US
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeArticle
Format2 937 126 bytes, 1 file, Application/PDF
RightsCentral University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
RelationJournal for New Generation Sciences;Vol 8, Issue 2

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