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Interfacing geometric model data with rapid prototyping systems

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The direct slicing of CAD models created in CADDS V to generate geometric data for rapid prototyping using fused feposition modeling technique (FDM) is presented in this paper. The report file from an explicit model is accessed for obtaining model data. Algorithms have been developed for determining the volumes of model material as well as support materials. New algorithms have been developed for filling the sheet solid. A simulation module has been developed to verify whether the filling is correctly done. Example of a model is manufactured using this approach is also presented in this paper.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore -, 641004, Tamil Nadu, India

    B. Susila & P. Radhakrishnan

  2. Department of Management, University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, MA, 02747-2300, USA

    A. Gunasekaran

  3. Manufacturing Engineering Subject Group, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB, UK

    S. Arunachalam

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Susila, B., Gunasekaran, A., Arunachalam, S. et al. Interfacing geometric model data with rapid prototyping systems. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing 10, 323–329 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008968428593

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