A neural network approach to the modelling and analysis of stereolithography processes

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture

Volumn 215, Issue 12, 2001, Pages 1719-1730

  Lee, S H ^a   Park, W S ^a   Cho, H S ^a   Zhang, W ^b   Leu, M C ^b  

^a Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)   (South Korea)

^b Architectural and Environmental Engineering   (United States)

Author keywords

Neural network; Process analysis; Process model; Rapid prototyping; Stereolithography apparatus (SLA); Stereolithography process

Indexed keywords

EID: 3042657883     PISSN: 09544054     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1243/0954405011519547     Document Type: Article

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