A generic algorithm for a best part orientation system for complex parts in rapid prototyping

Journal of Materials Processing Technology

Volumn 139, Issue 1-3 SPEC, 2003, Pages 110-116

  Masood, S H ^a   Rattanawong, W ^a   Iovenitti, P ^a  

^a SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Fused deposition modelling; Part orientation; Rapid prototyping; Surface finish; Volumetric error

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY; COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; ERROR ANALYSIS; GENETIC ALGORITHMS;

VOLUMETRIC ERRORS;

RAPID PROTOTYPING;

EID: 0038787633     PISSN: 09240136     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-0136(03)00190-0     Document Type: Article

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