Finding Ideal Parameters for Recycled Material Fused Particle Fabrication-Based 3D Printing Using an Open Source Software Implementation of Particle Swarm Optimization
Shane Oberloier, Nicholas G. Whisman, Joshua M. Pearce · 2023
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Description
Shane Oberloier, Nicholas Whisman, and Joshua Pearce built a free software tool that finds the best settings for printing with recycled plastic. Three-dimensional printing now uses many new materials, including waste plastics, but finding the right heat and speed for each takes long trial runs. Computer search methods can cut that time, yet they have been too complex for most users.
Their platform wraps a swarm search method, modeled on how bird flocks move, in a simple interface. It was tested on a printer that melts recycled particles rather than standard filament. The tool found strong settings without expert coding. Open tools like this can help small shops and schools turn local waste plastic into useful printed parts.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Shane Oberloier, Nicholas G. Whisman, Joshua M. Pearce |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 30 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |