OrNL Slicer 2: A novel approach for additive manufacturing tool path planning

Alex Roschli, Andrew Messing, Michael Borish, Brian K. Post, Lonnie J. Love

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Abstract

ORNL Slicer is the first software designed to generate machine instructions, or tool paths, from CAD files for large-scale 3D printing of metals and polymers. The software was revolutionary because it allowed for slicing of models reaching 20 feet long, generating millions of lines of G-Code in seconds. The structure of the first ORNL Slicer had limitations in its framework, which has led to the development of ORNL Slicer 2. In the second version of the slicer, the process is modularized with individual layers being divided into regions, smarter infill patterns, and traversals are generated based upon stress, thermal, and other models. The new software has also been structured to allow for slicing and reslicing based on machine feedback during the printing process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages896-902
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2020
Event28th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2017 - Austin, United States
Duration: Aug 7 2017Aug 9 2017

Conference

Conference28th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period08/7/1708/9/17

Funding

This research has been sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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