CODE FOR DESIGNING VARIABLE DENSITY SUPPORTS IN SLM PROCESS BY TOPOLOGICAL OPTIMIZATION METHOD
E.A. Kishov, E.I. Kurkin, V.O. Chertykovtseva
Samara National Research University, Samara, Russia
Keywords: 3D printing, SLM, numerical simulation, support structures, topology optimization, data transfer
Abstract
This paper presents a method for designing support structures for 3 D printing based on topological optimization and the method of equivalent static loads. Information exchange between the optimization and numerical simulation modules of SLM process is organized for the computational process. The proposed support synthesis method effectively reduces the maximum shrinkage deflection from 0.731 mm to 0.630 mm, a reduction of 13.8%.
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