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A CALL FOR FDM DESIGN RULES TO INCLUDE ROAD DEPOSITION
Fornasini, Giacomo; Schmidt, Linda C.
Type:
Year:
2015
Editor:
Christian Weber, Stephan Husung, Marco Cantamessa, Gaetano Cascini, Dorian Marjanovic, Serena Graziosi
Author:
Series:
ICED
Institution:
University of Maryland, United States of America
Section:
Design for X, Design to X
Page(s):
255-266
ISBN:
978-1-904670-67-4
ISSN:
2220-4334
Abstract:
The deposition paths, or roads, used to create FDM parts area a critical factor in determining part performance. In some cases, such as the FDM machines discussed in this work, there are no designer options to control road patterning, making it a hidden constraint in the design process. Even if the option is given, the designer must be aware that it is a variable. In either case, deposition road patterning is not something that can be taken for granted when designing parts. A new level of DfFDM guideline development must be implemented if AM is to reach the level of universality as other traditional machining methods.
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