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Virtual-point-based geometric error compensation model for additive manufacturing machines

Virtual-point-based geometric error compensation model for additive manufacturing machines The lack of geometric and dimensional accuracy of parts produced by additive manufacturing (AM) is directly related to the machine, material and process used. This paper aims to propose a method for the analysis and compensation of machine-related geometric errors applicable to any AM machine, regardless of the manufacturing process and technology used.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, an error calculation model inspired by those used in computerized numerical control machines and coordinate measuring machines was developed. The error functions of the model were determined from the position deviations of a set of virtual points that are not sensitive to material and process errors. These points were obtained from the measurement of an ad hoc designed and manufactured master artefact. To validate the model, off-line compensation was applied to both the original designed artefact and an example part.FindingsThe geometric deviations in both cases were significantly smaller than those found before applying the geometric compensation. Dimensional enhancements were also achieved on the example part by using a correction parameter available in the three-dimensional printing software, whose value was adjusted from the measurement of the geometrically compensated master artefact.Research limitations/implicationsThe errors that persist in the part derive from both material and process. Compensation for these type of errors requires a detailed analysis of the influencing parameters, which will be the subject of future research.Originality/valueThe use of the virtual-point-based error model increases the quality of additively manufactured parts and can be used in any AM system. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Rapid Prototyping Journal Emerald Publishing

Virtual-point-based geometric error compensation model for additive manufacturing machines

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Emerald Publishing
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1355-2546
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1355-2546
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10.1108/rpj-02-2022-0052
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Abstract

The lack of geometric and dimensional accuracy of parts produced by additive manufacturing (AM) is directly related to the machine, material and process used. This paper aims to propose a method for the analysis and compensation of machine-related geometric errors applicable to any AM machine, regardless of the manufacturing process and technology used.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, an error calculation model inspired by those used in computerized numerical control machines and coordinate measuring machines was developed. The error functions of the model were determined from the position deviations of a set of virtual points that are not sensitive to material and process errors. These points were obtained from the measurement of an ad hoc designed and manufactured master artefact. To validate the model, off-line compensation was applied to both the original designed artefact and an example part.FindingsThe geometric deviations in both cases were significantly smaller than those found before applying the geometric compensation. Dimensional enhancements were also achieved on the example part by using a correction parameter available in the three-dimensional printing software, whose value was adjusted from the measurement of the geometrically compensated master artefact.Research limitations/implicationsThe errors that persist in the part derive from both material and process. Compensation for these type of errors requires a detailed analysis of the influencing parameters, which will be the subject of future research.Originality/valueThe use of the virtual-point-based error model increases the quality of additively manufactured parts and can be used in any AM system.

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Rapid Prototyping Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 4, 2023

Keywords: Additive manufacturing; Geometric error compensation; Machine error model; Virtual point

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