Undercut and overhang angle control in topology optimization: A density gradient based integral approach

Summary We present an approach for controlling the undercut and the minimal overhang angle in density based topology optimization, which are useful for reducing support structures in additive manufacturing. We cast both the undercut control and the minimal overhang angle control that are inherently...

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Published in:	International journal for numerical methods in engineering Vol. 111; no. 3; pp. 247 - 272
Main Author:	Qian, Xiaoping
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bognor Regis Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 20.07.2017
Subjects:	additive manufacturing Cantilever beams Conduction heating Conductive heat transfer Density Formulations manufacturability Microscopes overhang angle Projection support structure Topology optimization
ISSN:	0029-5981, 1097-0207
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