About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
|
Symposium
|
2024 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2024)
|
Presentation Title |
Development of a Large-scale Hybrid Manufacturing Platform for Advanced Toolpath and Parametric Control |
Author(s) |
Jakob D. Hamilton, Walter W Glockner, Peyton Weisbeck |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jakob D. Hamilton |
Abstract Scope |
A hybrid manufacturing testbed is developed and presented as a case study for considerations in designing convergent manufacturing processes. Hybrid manufacturing, in its most popular form, combines the unique design and repair capabilities of directed energy deposition (DED) with the dimensional accuracy and excellent surface finishes of CNC machining. As DED technologies advance, there is a significant need for integrated toolpath and parameter control schemes, deviating from the prescriptive control in g-code based controllers. This work explores the design considerations in developing a custom hybrid manufacturing robotic testbed for near-unlimited motion and peripheral control. The system is generalizable to any localized manufacturing process; however, development is specifically presented toward pellet extrusion additive, wire-laser DED additive, and milling. The testbed fills a growing need in advanced control schemes and sensor integration within hybrid manufacturing, unlocking the combined benefits of additive and subtractive processes. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |