Data-Driven Process Optimization of Fused Filament Fabrication based on In Situ Measurements


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2023-11-22

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Abstract

The tuning of fused filament fabrication parameters is notoriously challenging. We propose an autonomous data-driven method to select parameters based on in situ measurements. We use a laser sensor to evaluate the surface roughness of a printed part. We then correlate the roughness to the mechanical properties of the part, and show how print quality affects mechanical performance. Finally we use Bayesian optimization to search for optimal print parameters. We demonstrate our method by printing liquid crystal polymer samples, and successfully find parameters that produce high-performance prints and maximize the manufacturing process efficiency.

Publication status

published

Book title

22nd IFAC World Congress

Volume

56 (2)

Pages / Article No.

4713 - 4718

Publisher

Elsevier

Event

22nd IFAC World Congress 2023

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Process control applications; Process optimization; Applications in advanced materials manufacturing; Bayesian methods; Machine Learning; Sensing

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03751 - Lygeros, John / Lygeros, John check_circle
02650 - Institut für Automatik / Automatic Control Laboratory

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