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MZZ-GA Algorithm for Solving Path Optimization in 3D Printing

Authors:
Mateusz Wojcik
Leszek Koszalka
Iwona Pozniak-Koszalka
Andrzej Kasprzak

Keywords: algorithm; pathfinding; printing; optimization; simulation experiments

Abstract:
This paper is focused on fused deposition process which is one of the technologies that can be used in rapid prototyping process. This process is divided into four different stages, one of which is path planning. This stage has a remarkable impact on the overall timing of the printing process. In this paper the implemented algorithms for solving the path optimization problem are presented. The properties of the implemented MZZ-GA algorithm are investigated, with the use of the designed two-stage experimentation system. Basing on the obtained results, we can conclude that the proposed approach seems to be promising.

Pages: 30 to 35

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2015

Publication date: April 19, 2015

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4243

ISBN: 978-1-61208-399-5

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from April 19, 2015 to April 24, 2015