A comprehensive review of process planning and trajectory optimization in arc-based directed energy deposition

T Zhao, Z Yan, B Zhang, P Zhang, R Pan… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Directed energy deposition (DED) represents a pivotal advancement in intelligent
manufacturing, facilitating efficient near-net shape metal part production, particularly suited …

Vector field-based curved layer slicing and path planning for multi-axis printing

Y Li, D He, S Yuan, K Tang, J Zhu - Robotics and Computer-Integrated …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The emergence of multi-axis printing systems provides a new solution to print complex parts.
However, the current process planning methods fail to balance the support-free requirement …

Spherical path planning for multi axis support free additive manufacturing of truss structures

B Liu, J Feng, Z Lin, S Wu, Y He, J Fu - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Multi-axis additive manufacturing systems are gaining increasing attention due to their
potential for unsupported manufacturing and reduced stair-step** effects. In response to …

Controls and process planning strategies for 5-axis laser directed energy deposition of Ti-6Al-4V using an 8-axis industrial robot and rotary motion

BT Gibson, P Mhatre, MC Borish, CE Atkins… - Additive …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Interest in multi-axis additive manufacturing has grown significantly in recent years due to
associated benefits that range from improved quality to support for greater geometric …

Conformal 3D printing towards shape-conformal batteries: a topical review

C Liu, C Li, J Li, K Huang, Z Liu, Z Chen… - Virtual and Physical …, 2025‏ - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT 3D printing of batteries has received increasing attention over the past decade.
Initially, 3D printing was mainly utilised to explore the potential of 3D structural electrodes to …

Multi-axis support-free printing of freeform parts with lattice infill structures

Y Li, K Tang, D He, X Wang - Computer-Aided Design, 2021‏ - Elsevier
In additive manufacturing, infill structures are commonly used to reduce the weight and cost
of a solid part. Currently, most infill structure generation methods are based on the …

Feature-driven topology optimization method preserving component sequences considering turning angle constraint

D Jia, L Liu, J Zhu, Y Zhang, V Toropov - Acta Mechanica Sinica, 2024‏ - Springer
Component sequence preservation is an intrinsic requirement in typical engineering
applications, such as deployable chain-like structures, 3D printing structures with contour …

Research on support-free WAAM based on surface/interior separation and surface segmentation

B Liu, H Shen, Z Zhou, J Fu - Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Metal additive manufacturing has been widely used in many fields. It is important to realize
the support-free deposition of metal parts since the supporting structure is hard to remove …

Multi-orientation optimization of complex parts based on model segmentation in additive manufacturing

H Guo, J Xu, S Zhang, Y Zhang, J Tan - Journal of Mechanical Science …, 2023‏ - Springer
Build orientation has a significant impact on the surface quality, support structure, and final
cost of the fabricated model. In this study, we focus our attention on the surface quality and …

Whole Model Path Planning‐Guided Multi‐Axis and Multi‐Material Printing of High‐Performance Intestinal Implantable Stent

J Wang, J Huang, Z Li, K Chen, H Ren… - Advanced …, 2023‏ - Wiley Online Library
The problems of step effects, supporting material waste, and conflict between flexibility and
toughness for 3D printed intestinal fistula stents are not yet resolved. Herein, the fabrication …