Yifan Guo1,3, Jikai Liu2, Yongsheng Ma3,*, Rafiq Ahmad1,*
The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 1-2, 2024, DOI:10.32604/icces.2024.011177
Abstract Multi-axis additive manufacturing (AM) is an advanced manufacturing method with advantages over traditional 3-axis additive manufacturing. A formidable challenge in AM is widely acknowledged in utilizing support materials, a process characterized by temporal and material resource consumption. Extensive research endeavors have been dedicated to mitigating or eliminating reliance on support materials, particularly emphasizing pioneering self-supporting design strategies. Empirical investigations reveal that when the overhang angle of a structure surpasses a predefined threshold (typically 45°), support structures may become dispensable for assisted printing. In traditional 3-axis AM systems, achieving support-free printing for structures exhibiting overhang angles… More >
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