Error minimization in layered manufacturing parts by stereolithography file modification using a vertex translation algorithm

Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering

Volumn 135, Issue 3, 2013, Pages

  Navangul, Gaurav ^a   Paul, Ratnadeep ^a   Anand, Sam ^a  

^a University of Cincinnati   (United States)

Author keywords

Chordal error; Facet isolation algorithm (FIA); Form error; Layered manufacturing (LM); Profile error; STL file; Vertex translation algorithm (VTA)

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN; LAYERED MANUFACTURING; STEREOLITHOGRAPHY;

FACET ISOLATION ALGORITHM (FIA); FORM ERRORS; PROFILE ERROR; STL FILE; TRANSLATION ALGORITHMS;

ERRORS;

EID: 84889052727     PISSN: 10871357     EISSN: 15288935     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1115/1.4024035     Document Type: Article

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