A review of 3D printing slicing algorithms

Jiarong Tian

doi:10.1117/12.3027129

1 April 2024 A review of 3D printing slicing algorithms

Jiarong Tian

Proceedings Volume 13077, Fourth International Conference on Signal Processing and Machine Learning (CONF-SPML 2024); 130770H (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027129
Event: 4th International Conference on Signal Processing and Machine Learning (CONF-SPML 2024), 2024, Chicago, IL, United States

Abstract

In recent years, 3D printing technology has become a hot topic. With the social progress, 3D printing technology has been widely used in industry, medicine and other fields, and with the combination of computer technology, biotechnology and so on. However, current research shows that current 3D printing technology is generally inefficient and relatively expensive. Slicing is a central part of the 3D printing process. It refers to the conversion of a 3D model into a series of layer slices, which are then printed out layer by layer by the printer to construct the entire 3D model. Therefore, improving the efficiency of slicing has become a critical issue. In this paper, we will introduce several methods of 3D printing slicing, expound the advantages and disadvantages of various slicing algorithms, analyze and evaluate several existing slicing algorithms, and summarize the disadvantages of model slicing algorithms, the direction of improvement and future research on the optimization of path planning and multi-material 3D printing cut-in point.

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Jiarong Tian "A review of 3D printing slicing algorithms", Proc. SPIE 13077, Fourth International Conference on Signal Processing and Machine Learning (CONF-SPML 2024), 130770H (1 April 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027129

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