Evaluating Post Machining Process of 3D Printing Topology Optimization

Abstract:

There is significant interest today in additive manufacturing which is automatically producing 3D objects by adding layer-upon-layer of material. Additive manufacturing offers a revolutionary way of creating parts despite their geometric complexity compared to conventional manufacturing methods. Today, both the number of additive manufacturing processes and the materials available has developed rapidly which leads to the easy integration of topology optimization with it to improve structural performance in engineering fields such as in an automobile, aerospace, medical and biomechanical industries. The principal aim of this paper is to study the post-machining process of topology optimized parts. Topology optimization is an intelligent approach to get the best reduce weight design and achieve optimal performance at the same time in many fields. Yet unfortunately, it still faces some post-machining issues.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 878)
• Pages: 113-118
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.878.113
• Online since: March 2021
• Authors: Nouf Al Hameir, Maitha Al Shamsi, Waleed Ahmed*
• Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, Post-Processing, Topology Optimization

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