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Laser Scanning Path Generation for the Fabrication of Large Size Shape

  • Choi, Kyung-Hyun;Choi, Jae-Won;Doh, Yang-Hoe;Kim, Dong-Soo
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.2175-2178
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    • 2005
  • Selective Laser Sintering(SLS) method is one of Rapid Prototyping(RP) technologies. It has been used to fabricate desirable part to sinter powder and stack the fabricated layer. Since the sintering process occurs using infrared laser having high thermal energy, shrinkage and curling of the fabricated part occurs according to thermal distribution. Therefore, the fast scanning path generation is necessary to eliminate the factors of quality deterioration. In case of fabricating larger size parts, the unique scanning device and scanning path generation should be considered. In this paper, the development of SLS machines being capable of large size fabrication(800${\times}$1000${\times}$800 mm, W${\times}$D${\times}$H) will be addressed. The dual laser system and the unique scanning device have been designed and built, which employ CO2 lasers and dynamic 3-axis scanners. The developed system allows scanning a larger planar surface with the desired laser spot size. Also, to generate the fast scanning paths, adaptive path generation is needed with respect to the shape of each layer, and not simply x, y scanning, but the scanning of arbitrary direction should be enabled. To evaluate the suggested method, the complex part will be used for the experiment fabrication.

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Development of Agile SFFS(Solid Freeform Fabrication System) for a Wide Variety of Engineering Materials (다종재료용 쾌속 임의형상가공시스템의 개발)

  • Ko, Min-Kook;Um, Tai-Joon;Joo, Young-Cheol;Kong, Yong-Hae;Chun, In-Gook;Bang, Jae-Cheol;Kim, Seung-Woo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2001.11c
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    • pp.311-314
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    • 2001
  • The objectives of this paper include the development of an agile prototype of SFFS, the $CAFL^{VM}$(Computer Aided fabrication of Lamination for Various Material), which is suitable for the multi-item and small-quantity production and various material fabrication. This paper includes remodeling of the layer slices for the 2D cutting, supplementing information of the layer slices and developing process conditions to fabricate products of various shape. And also includes developing control hardware as well as software by enhancing BOF of the manipulator to 3 degree for the precise 2D cutting. It will generate optimal layer trajectory considering the dynamic characteristics of the laser beam. The system can be used as a competitive agile protype system in terms of various materials, fabrication speed, and accuracy by CAD modeling precise layer slicing, material development, robot path control, and optimization of the support structure.

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A Study on the Implementation of an Agile SFFS Based on 5DOF Manipulator (5축 매니퓰레이터를 이용한 쾌속 임의형상제작시스템의 구현에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Seung-Woo;Jung Yong-Rae
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SC
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    • v.42 no.1
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 2005
  • Several Solid Freeform Fabrication Systems(SFFS) are commercialized in a few companies for rapid prototyping. However, they have many technical problems including the limitation of applicable materials. A new method of agile prototyping is required for the recent manufacturing environments of multi-item and small quantity production. The objectives of this paper include the development of a novel method of SFFS, the CAFL/sup VM/(Computer Aided Fabrication of Lamination for Various Material), and the manufacture of the various material samples for the certification of the proposed system and the creation of new application areas. For these objectives, the technologies for a highly accurate robot path control, the optimization of support structure, CAD modeling, adaptive slicing was implemented. However, there is an important problem with the conventional 2D lamination method. That is the inaccuracy of 3D model surface, which is caused by the stair-type surface generated in virtue of vertical 2D cutting. In this paper, We design the new control algorithm that guarantees the constant speed, precise positioning and tangential cutting on the 5DOF SFFS. We develop the tangential cutting algorithm to be controlled with constant speed and successfully implemented in the 5DOF CAFL/sup VM/ system developed in this paper. Finally, this paper confirms its high-performance through the experimental results from the application into CAFL/sup VM/ system.

Development of Digital 3D Real Object Duplication System and Process Technology (디지털 3차원 실물복제기 시스템 및 공정기술 개발)

  • Kim D.S.;An Y.J.;Lee W.H.;Choi B.O.;Chang M.H.;Baek Y.J.;Choi K.H.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.732-737
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    • 2005
  • Distal 3D Real Object Duplication System(RODS) consists of 3D Scanner and Solid Freeform Fabrication System(SFFS). It is a device to make three-dimensional objects directly from the drawing or the scanning data. In this research, we developed an office type SFFS based on Three Dimensional Printing Process and a industrial SFFS using Dual Laser. An office type SFFS applied sliding mode control with sliding perturbation observer(SMCSPO) algorithm for control of this system. And we measured process variables about droplet diameter measurement and powder bed formation etc. through experiments. Also, in order to develop more elaborate and speedy system for large objects than existing SLS process, this study applies a new Selective Multi-Laser Sintering(SMLS) process and 3-axis dynamic Focusing Scanner for scanning large area instead of the existing $f\theta$ lens. In this process, the temperature has a great influence on sintering of the polymer. Also the laser parameters are considered like that laser beam power, scan speed, scan spacing. Now, this study is in progress to eveluate the effect of experimental parameters on the sintering process.

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Review of Freeform Buildings using CNC T-BAR System (CNC T-BAR 형상제어 시스템을 활용한 비정형 건축물의 곡면 파사드의 시공사례 검토)

  • Kim, SungJin;Park, YoungMi;Park, JungJoon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.58-59
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    • 2017
  • Through the case study, we surveyed the performance of a CNC-T BAR system on irregular-shaped building construction project. By CNC T-BAR system, we mean a surface curvature control system has been used in aircraft and ship manufacturing by controlling entire surface points on shape. For the past 10 year, the number of irregularly-shaped building design and construction project has been increased, and also the studies on irregular-shaped construction methods have been conducted. However, the previous studies did not review on the performance of the CNC T-BAR system. We collected construction-completed cases in Korea, which applied the CNC T-BAR system, and we studied its performance by comparing with a segment system in terms of construction duration and its quality. The result shows that the CNC T-BAR system can shorten the construction duration comparing with segment-assembly system while maintaining high quality. The CNC T-BAR system is expected to apply on the more number of irregularly-shape building construction project.

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Development of the Ultra Precision Thermal Imaging Optical System (초정밀 열 영상 현미경 광학계 개발)

  • Yang, Sun-Choel;Won, Jong-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.27 no.12
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    • pp.15-21
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    • 2010
  • Recently, there is a demand for a thermal imaging microscope in the medical field as well as the semi-conductor industry Although the demand of the advanced thermal imaging microscope has been increased, it is very difficult to obtain the technology of developing a thermal camera, because it is used for defense industry. We developed the ${\times}5$ zoom microscope which has $3\;{\mu}m$ spatial resolution to research the design and fabrication of the IR (Infrared) optical system. The optical system of the IR microscope consists of four spherical lenses and four aspheric lenses. We verified individual sensitivity of each optical parameter as the first order approach to the analysis. And we also performed structure and vibration analysis. The optical elements are fabricated using Freeform 700A. The measurement results of surface roughness and form accuracy using NT 2000 and UA3P are Ra 2.36 nm and P-V $0.13\;{\mu}m$. Finally we ascertained resolution power of $3\;{\mu}m$ using USAF (United State Air Force) 1951 IR resolution test chart.

Parametric Analysis and Design Engine for Tall Building Structures

  • Ho, Goman;Liu, Peng;Liu, Michael
    • International Journal of High-Rise Buildings
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.53-59
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    • 2012
  • With the rise in CPU power and the generalization and popularity of computers, engineering practice also changed from hand calculations to 3D computer models, from elastic linear analysis to 3D nonlinear static analysis and 3D nonlinear transient dynamic analysis. Thanks to holistic design approach and current trends in freeform and contemporary architecture, BIM concept is no longer a dream but also a reality. BIM is not just providing a media for better co-ordination but also to shorten the round-the-clock time in updating models to match with other professional disciplines. With the parametric modeling tools, structural information is also linked with BIM system and quickly produces analysis and design results from checking to fabrication. This paper presents a new framework which not just linked the BIM system by means of parametric mean but also create and produce connection FE model and fabrication drawings etc. This framework will facilitate structural engineers to produce well co-ordinate, optimized and safe structures.

Characteristics of Surface Lamination according to Nozzle Position in Liquid Direct Writing SFF (액체 재료 직접주사방식 SFF에서 노즐 위치에 따른 적층 특성)

  • Jung, Hung Jun;Lee, In Hwan;Kim, Ho-Chan;Cho, Hae Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.41-48
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    • 2014
  • Direct writing(DW) is a method of patterning materials to a substrate directly, without a mask. It can use a variety of materials and be applied to various fields. Among DW systems, the flow-based type, using a syringe pump and nozzle, is simpler than other types. Furthermore, the range of materials is exceptionally wide. In additive processes, a three dimensional structure is made of stacking layer. Each layer is made of several lines. In this regard, good surface roughness of fabricated layers is essential to three dimensional fabrication. The surface roughness of any fabricated layer tends to change with the dispensing pattern. When multiple layers fabricated by a nozzle dispensing system are stacked, control of the nozzle position from the substrate is important in order to avoid interference between the nozzle and the fabricated layer. In this study, a fluid direct writing system for three dimensional structure fabrication was developed. Experimentsto control the position of the nozzle from substrate were conducted in order to examine the characteristics of the material used in this system.

Electrohydrodynamic Jet Process for Pore-Structure-Controlled 3D Fibrous Architecture As a Tissue Regenerative Material: Fabrication and Cellular Activities

  • Kim, Minseong;Lee, Hyeongjin;Kim, GeunHyung
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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    • 2017.05a
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    • pp.134.1-134.1
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    • 2017
  • In this study, we propose a new scaffold fabrication method, "direct electro-hydrodynamic jet process," using the initial jet of an electrospinning process and ethanol media as a target. The fabricated threedimensional (3D) fibrous structure was configured with multilayered microsized struts consisting of randomly entangled micro/nanofibrous architecture, similar to that of native extracellular matrixes. The fabrication of the structure was highly dependent on various processing parameters, such as the surface tension of the target media, and the flow rate and weight fraction of the polymer solution. As a tissue regenerative material, the 3D fibrous scaffold was cultured with preosteoblasts to observe the initial cellular activities in comparison with a solid-freeform fabricated 3D scaffold sharing a similar structural geometry. The cell-culture results showed that the newly developed scaffold provided outstanding microcellular environmental conditions to the seeded cells (about 3.5-fold better initial cell attachment and 2.1-fold better cell proliferation).

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