Determination of the optimal part orientation in layered manufacturing using a genetic algorithm

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 43, Issue 13, 2005, Pages 2709-2724

  Byun, H S ^a   Lee, K H ^a  

^a Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Average weighted surface roughness (AWSR); Build time; Genetic algorithm; Part orientation

Indexed keywords

GENETIC ALGORITHMS; PLANNING; SURFACE ROUGHNESS;

BUILD TIME; PART ORIENTATION;

RAPID PROTOTYPING;

EID: 27944446009     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540500031857     Document Type: Article

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