A new multiobjective optimization adaptive layering algorithm for 3D printing based on demand-oriented

Abstract

Purpose

Adaptive slicing is a key step in 3D printing as it is closely related to the building time and the surface quality. This study aims to develop an adaptive layering algorithm that can coordinate the optimization of printing quality and efficiency to meet different printing needs.

Design/methodology/approach

A multiobjective optimization model is established for printing quality, printing time and layer height based on the variation of surface features, profile slope and curvature of the model. The optimal solution is found by an improved method combining Newton's method and gradient method and adapts to different printing requirements by adjusting the parameter thresholds.

Findings

Several benchmarks are applied to verify this new method. The proposed method has also been compared with the uniform layering method, it reduces the volume error by 46.4% and shortens the printing time by 28.1% and is compared with five existing adaptive layering methods to demonstrate its superior performance.

Originality/value

Compared with other methods with only one layered result, this method is a demand-oriented algorithm that can obtain different results according to different needs and it can reach a trade-off between the building time and the surface quality.

Citation

Wang, X., Cao, J. and Cao, Y. (2023), "A new multiobjective optimization adaptive layering algorithm for 3D printing based on demand-oriented", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 29 No. 2, pp. 246-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-02-2022-0061