Adaptive Layering Algorithm for FDM-3D Printing Based on Optimal Volume Error

Abstract

The characteristics of fused deposition 3D printing lead to the inevitable step effect of surface contour in the process of forming and manufacturing, which affects molding accuracy. Traditional layering algorithms cannot take into account both printing time and molding accuracy. In this paper, an adaptive layering algorithm based on the optimal volume error is proposed. The angle between the normal vector and the layering direction is used for data optimization. The layer thickness is determined by calculating the volume error, and based on the principle of the optimal volume error, the unequal thickness adaptive layering of each printing layer of the model is realized. The experimental results show that the self-adaptive layering algorithm based on the optimal volume error has a better layering effect, greatly improves the forming efficiency and surface forming accuracy, and has a good adaptability to models with complex surfaces.

Keywords

• 3D printing
• fused deposition modeling
• step effect
• optimal volume error
• adaptive layering