Three-dimensional grayscale for improving surface quality in projection microstereolithography

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 291-298

  Park, In Baek ^a   Ha, Young Myoung ^a   Kim, Min Sub ^a   Kim, Ho Chan ^b   Lee, Seok Hee ^a  

^a Pusan National University   (South Korea)

^b Andong National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Projection microstereolithography; Stair stepping effect; Surface quality; Three dimensional grayscale (3 D grayscale)

Indexed keywords

EID: 84863155233     PISSN: 12298557     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-012-0036-0     Document Type: Article

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