Abstract: A hybrid manufacturing system integrates computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining process and layered deposition process and achieves the benefits of both processes. An integrated process ...

Abstract: Multi-axis slicing for solid freeform fabrication manufacturing processes can yield nonuniform thickness layers or three-dimensional (3D) layers. The traditional parallel layer construction approach ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel method, called variable powder flow rate control (VPFRC), for the regulation of powder flow rate in laser metal deposition processes. The idea of VPFRC is to adjust ...

Abstract: A multiaxis adaptive slicing algorithm for multiaxis layered manufacturing, which can generate optimal slices to achieve deposition without support structures, is presented in this paper. Different ...