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Dimensional repeatability in additive manufacturing: assessment and design implications

Dianda, Angelica; Maccioni, Lorenzo; Borgianni, Yuri

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Dianda, Angelica; Maccioni, Lorenzo; Borgianni, Yuri
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy
Page(s):
1871-1880
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10545
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study evaluates the repeatability of print results in FDM through tests made with a generatively designed robotic limb. Five specimen were printed in two build orientations each with the same other process parameters. Deviations were measured via 3D scanning and CMM on both outer surfaces and functional features. Measured deviations exhibit small mean values and a clear orientation-dependent variability. As findings highlight deterministic effects in the propagation of deviations, design guidelines to improve repeatability of 3D prints are formulated as a result.
Keywords:
additive manufacturing, 3D printing, deviations, repeatability, generative design
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