Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing
eBook - ePub

Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing

  1. 400 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing

About this book

Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing takes a deep dive into the concepts and computations behind slicing software – the software that uses 3D models to generate the commands required to control the motion of a 3D printer and ultimately construct objects. Starting with a brief review of the different types of motion in additive systems, this book walks through the steps of the path planning process and discusses the different types of toolpaths and their corresponding function in additive manufacturing. Planar, non-planar, and off-axis path planning are examined and explained. This book also presents pathing considerations for different types of 3D-printers, including extrusion, non-extrusion, and hybrid systems as well as 3- and 5-axis systems. Engineers, researchers, and designers in the additive manufacturing field can use this book as a reference for every step of the path planning process, as well as a guide that explains the computations underlying the creation and use of toolpaths. - Outlines the entire toolpath planning process required to go from a computer-aided design (CAD) model to G-code that a 3D printer can then use to construct a part - Defines the terms and variables used in slicing and other path-planning software - Highlights all the available kinematic arrangements for motion systems in additive manufacturing as well as the advantages and risks of each method - Discusses the nuances of path planning for extrusion, non-extrusion, and hybrid process as well as 3- and 5-axis additive systems - Provides an up-to-date explanation of advancements in toolpath planning and state-of-the-art slicing processes that use real-time data collection

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Yes, you can access Motion and Path Planning for Additive Manufacturing by Alex C. Roschli,Michael C. Borish,Abby K. Barnes,Thomas A. Feldhausen,Peter Wang,Eric MacDonald in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Mechanical Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Title of Book
  2. Cover image
  3. Title page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Preface
  8. Chapter 1 Introduction to additive manufacturing
  9. Chapter 2 Mechanical systems and kinematics
  10. Chapter 3 Motion platforms and kinematic arrangements
  11. Chapter 4 Geometry data storage
  12. Chapter 5 Cross-sectioning
  13. Chapter 6 Closed-loop toolpath generation
  14. Chapter 7 Space-filling toolpath generation
  15. Chapter 8 Open-loop toolpath generation
  16. Chapter 9 Support, raft, brim, and skirt pathing
  17. Chapter 10 Path modifiers
  18. Chapter 11 Travels, optimizations, and ordering
  19. Chapter 12 Toolpath considerations for extrusion: Pellet, filament, concrete, and thermoset
  20. Chapter 13 Toolpath considerations for DED: Arc and laser welding
  21. Chapter 14 Planar slicing for nonextrusion AM processes
  22. Chapter 15 Off-axis and nonplanar slicing
  23. Chapter 16 Toolpath considerations for 5-axis systems
  24. Chapter 17 Toolpath considerations for hybrid additive manufacturing
  25. Chapter 18 The g-code file
  26. Chapter 19 Closing the Loop
  27. Appendix A. Geometry data file examples
  28. Appendix B. G-code example files
  29. Index