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A direct tool path planning algorithm for line scanning based Stereolithography

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel tool path planning approach for polygonal mirror scanning based Stereolithography (SL) process. Compared with traditional laser scanning and mask projection based SL process, the polygonal mirror scanning based process can build part with high surface quality and precision without losing the fabrication efficiency. As an emerging additive manufacturing process, no efficient tool path planning algorithm is available in current system. This paper presented a direct tool path planning algorithm without converting the 3-Dimentional model into 2-Dimentional contours. Different test cases are used to verify its efficiency and effectiveness. Compared with the commercial software, the proposed algorithm is several times faster. Physical parts are also built using the tool path generated by the proposed algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Manufacturing
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791846438
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2014 - Montreal, Canada
Duration: Nov 14 2014Nov 20 2014

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE)
Volume2A

Conference

ConferenceASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period11/14/1411/20/14

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