Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design Process
The designing process of a new product includes various stages, one of which is the evaluation of an idea thought prototype manufacturing. The use of additive manufacturing consists the most efficient and effective way for prototype manufacturing. In order to maximize the benefits from the use of ad...
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| description | The designing process of a new product includes various stages, one of which is the evaluation of an idea thought prototype manufacturing. The use of additive manufacturing consists the most efficient and effective way for prototype manufacturing. In order to maximize the benefits from the use of additive manufacturing, we should choose the suitable printing parameters. A vital parameter for defining the quantity of raw material used and the model solidity is the inner wall thickness. Depending on the selected technique of additive manufacturing, the thickness of the inner wall may differ. In this study we initially print furniture models with different wall thicknesses using the Inject Binder technique and then we check their durability and resilience by compression tests. Evaluating the study results indicate the hollow printed specimens have high durability during compression tests and can be used to evaluate a design idea. Using the facts derived from lab tests we perform Topology Optimization studies under different circumstances to evaluate the method and come up with the optimal design solution. Initially, the Topology Optimization study concern only the table surface and not the whole model. The following studies were performed for the whole model, different constraints and load cases defined. Then, the optimized models are redesigned in order to improve their durability. The performed studies show that Topology Optimization is a powerful tool, which is able to support the designers/ engineers to take the right decision during the design process.
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| spelling | doaj.art-9c91364e65b04788982a1641e0d928392022-12-21T23:40:24ZengItal PublicationHighTech and Innovation Journal2723-95352020-12-011416117110.28991/HIJ-2020-01-04-0318Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design ProcessIoannis Ntintakis0Georgios Eleftherios Stavroulakis1Niki Plakia2a) Hellenic Mediterranean University, Department of Mechanical Enfineering, Estauromenos, Heraklion, 71409, Greece. b) Technical University of Crete, School of Production Engineering and Management, Chania,73100,Technical University of Crete, School of Production Engineering and Management, Chania,73100,University of Thessaly, Karditsa, 43100,The designing process of a new product includes various stages, one of which is the evaluation of an idea thought prototype manufacturing. The use of additive manufacturing consists the most efficient and effective way for prototype manufacturing. In order to maximize the benefits from the use of additive manufacturing, we should choose the suitable printing parameters. A vital parameter for defining the quantity of raw material used and the model solidity is the inner wall thickness. Depending on the selected technique of additive manufacturing, the thickness of the inner wall may differ. In this study we initially print furniture models with different wall thicknesses using the Inject Binder technique and then we check their durability and resilience by compression tests. Evaluating the study results indicate the hollow printed specimens have high durability during compression tests and can be used to evaluate a design idea. Using the facts derived from lab tests we perform Topology Optimization studies under different circumstances to evaluate the method and come up with the optimal design solution. Initially, the Topology Optimization study concern only the table surface and not the whole model. The following studies were performed for the whole model, different constraints and load cases defined. Then, the optimized models are redesigned in order to improve their durability. The performed studies show that Topology Optimization is a powerful tool, which is able to support the designers/ engineers to take the right decision during the design process. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2020-01-04-03 Full Text: PDFhttps://www.hightechjournal.org/index.php/HIJ/article/view/15additive manufacturinginject binderoptimizationcompression testtopology optimizationfurniture design. |
| spellingShingle | Ioannis Ntintakis Georgios Eleftherios Stavroulakis Niki Plakia Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design Process HighTech and Innovation Journal additive manufacturing inject binder optimization compression test topology optimization furniture design. |
| title | Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design Process |
| title_full | Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design Process |
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| title_short | Topology Optimization by the use of 3D Printing Technology in the Product Design Process |
| title_sort | topology optimization by the use of 3d printing technology in the product design process |
| topic | additive manufacturing inject binder optimization compression test topology optimization furniture design. |
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