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Determination of Optimal Adhesion Conditions for FDM Type 3D Printer Using Machine Learning

  • Woo Young Lee;Jong-Hyeok Yu;Kug Weon Kim
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.419-427
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    • 2023
  • In this study, optimal adhesion conditions to alleviate defects caused by heat shrinkage with FDM type 3D printers with machine learning are researched. Machine learning is one of the "statistical methods of extracting the law from data" and can be classified as supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning. Among them, a function model for adhesion between the bed and the output is presented using supervised learning specialized for optimization, which can be expected to reduce output defects with FDM type 3D printers by deriving conditions for optimum adhesion between the bed and the output. Machine learning codes prepared using Python generate a function model that predicts the effect of operating variables on adhesion using data obtained through adhesion testing. The adhesion prediction data and verification data have been shown to be very consistent, and the potential of this method is explained by conclusions.

New Technique of Spatial Printing of Materials for Arbitrary Shape Forming (임의의 형상 성형을 위한 새로운 공간 직접 성형 기술)

  • 이일한;정용재;김창경
    • Journal of the Korean institute of surface engineering
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.107-114
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    • 2000
  • In this study, we investigated the possibility of the application of the EzROBO system to direct shaping techniques which can make arbitrary shapes without any specific mold. We formed arbitrary shapes using raw materials of EH-260D (Epoxy+Binder) with the conditions of $250\mu\textrm{m}$ layer thickness, 0.2MPa working pressure, 20mm/sec working velocity, and 1.8mm needle thickness. The developed Spatial Printing Technique showed enhanced working velocity and lower cost than existing 3DP process, and is expected to replace the existing process through the process optimization in the future.

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Shape Design based on Topology Optimization for Manufacturing of Lightweight Valve Disc by 3-D Printing (3차원 프린팅에 의한 경량 밸브 디스크 제조를 위한 위상최적화 기반의 형상 설계)

  • Kim, Taehyung
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the lightweight design of butterfly valve disc component for power plant based on topology optimization was performed. Here, commercial finite element (FE) analysis software was used. The external shape of the basic disc model was not deformed, and the internal element density was removed to make it lightweight. Optimal design was performed each other after the disc plate and two brackets attached on the surface of the disc were separated. Once the optimal shapes were selected, they were assembled to build up the 3-D lightweight valve disc model. After applying pressure to this model, FE analysis was performed to confirm the structural safety.

A Study on Processing of TFT Electrodes for Digital Signage Display using a Reverse Offset Printing (리버스옵셋 프린팅을 이용한 디지털 사이니지 디스플레이용 TFT 전극 형성 공정 연구)

  • Yoon, Sun Hong;Lee, Junsang;Lee, Seung Hyun;Lee, Bum-Joo;Shin, Jin-Koog
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.31 no.6
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    • pp.497-504
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    • 2014
  • The digital signage display is actively researched as the next generation of large FPD. To commercialize those digital signage display, the manufacturing cost must be downed with printing method instead of conventional photolithography. Here, we demonstrate a reverse offset printed TFT electrodes for the digital signage display. For the fabricated source/drain and gate electrode, we used Ag ink, silicone blanket, Clich$\acute{e}$ and reverse offset printer. We printed uniform TFT electrode patterns with narrow line width(10 ${\mu}m$ range) and thin thickness(nm range). In the end the printing source/drain and gate electrode are successfully achieved by optimization of experimental conditions such as Clich$\acute{e}$ surface treatment, ink coating process, delay time, off/set process and curing temperature. Also, we checked that the printing align accuracy was within 5 ${\mu}m$.

Application of Electrocoagulation for Printing Wastewater Treatment: From Laboratory to Pilot Scale

  • Thuy, Nguyen Thi;Hoan, Nguyen Xuan;Thanh, Dang Van;Khoa, Pham Minh;Tai, Nguyen Thanh;Hoang, Quang Huy;Huy, Nguyen Nhat
    • Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.21-32
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    • 2021
  • This study reports for the first time the application of electrocoagulation (EC) from laboratory to pilot scales for the treatment of printing wastewater, a hazardous waste whose treatment and disposal are strictly regulated. The wastewater was taken from three real printing companies with strongly varying characteristics. The treatment process was performed in the laboratory for operational optimization and then applied in the pilot scale. The weight loss of the electrode and the generation of sludge at both scales were compared. The results show that the raw wastewater should be diluted before EC treatment if its COD is higher than about 10,000 mg/L. Pilot scale removal efficiencies of COD and color were slightly lower compared to those obtained from the laboratory scale. At pilot scale, the effluent CODs removal efficiency was 81.9 - 88.9% (final concentration of 448 - 992 mg/L) and color removal efficiency was 95.8 - 98.6% (final level of 89 - 202 Pt-Co) which proved the feasibility of EC treatment as an effective pre-treatment method for printing wastewater as well as other high colored and hard-biodegradable wastewaters.

Hardcopy Proof Profiling for the Optimization Of Printing Process (인쇄 공정의 최적화를 위한 하드카피 프루프 프로파일링)

  • Cha, Jae-Young;Cho, Ga-Ram;Koo, Chul-Whoi
    • Journal of the Korean Graphic Arts Communication Society
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.25-42
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    • 2010
  • One of the important roles of worflow is color management. In general, color management technique, which is called CMS(color management system), is a method to solve problems that show different characteristics of color regeneration in output devices, and the characteristics of output devices is created in data file called ICC(International Color Consortium) profile. In addition, ICC profile is used to manage color in workflow, and includes other functions, process management and printing quality management. In domestic printing market, workflow is in the pipeline at rapid speed along with CTP, and use of ICC profile required for color management is also in rapid progress. Therefore, this paper produced optimal ICC profile through experiment from the work of linearizing devices used in each field to color conversion work. Moreover, the paper confirmed how ICC profile will be used in printing field. In the profiling experiment based on hardcopy proofing, photographed copy and chrominance were compared by printing out in proof the image created through application and color conversion with the use of camera profile and proof profile produced in colorimetric method. By evaluating if color is expressed accurately from input to output through colorimetric color conversion experiment as above, the paper intended to propose color management method using optimal profile in printing process.

A study on the flexo printing wastewater treatment and recycling (Flexo 인쇄폐수의 처리 및 재활용에 관한 연구)

  • Jun, Yang-Ba;Hur, Hun;Cho, Kemin;Bae, Woo-Kun
    • Clean Technology
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.107-113
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    • 2003
  • Printing process generates a vast amount of toxical waste and wastewater by the development of printing and publishing industry. The regulations for various environmental pollution material, which were indispensably used in printing industries, were getting stronger. The printing industries should develop the cleaner technologies in order to avoid the regulations. In this paper, the separation characteristics of microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis were surveyed to make basic data for the optimization of process as cleaner technologies for printing industries. The $2kg/cm^2$ of operation pressure were suitable to the U/F System. Because of the permeate of U/F was below 3 NTU as turbidity, which was probed to be possible using the rinsing water in printing process. U/F System,

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3D Printing in Modular Construction: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Li, Mingkai;Li, Dezhi;Zhang, Jiansong;Cheng, Jack C.P.;Gan, Vincent J.L.
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2020.12a
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2020
  • Modular construction is a construction method whereby prefabricated volumetric units are produced in a factory and are installed on site to form a building block. The construction productivity can be substantially improved by the manufacturing and assembly of standardized modular units. 3D printing is a computer-controlled fabrication method first adopted in the manufacturing industry and was utilized for the automated construction of small-scale houses in recent years. Implementing 3D printing in the fabrication of modular units brings huge benefits to modular construction, including increased customization, lower material waste, and reduced labor work. Such implementation also benefits the large-scale and wider adoption of 3D printing in engineering practice. However, a critical issue for 3D printed modules is the loading capacity, particularly in response to horizontal forces like wind load, which requires a deeper understanding of the building structure behavior and the design of load-bearing modules. Therefore, this paper presents the state-of-the-art literature concerning recent achievement in 3D printing for buildings, followed by discussion on the opportunities and challenges for examining 3D printing in modular construction. Promising 3D printing techniques are critically reviewed and discussed with regard to their advantages and limitations in construction. The appropriate structural form needs to be determined at the design stage, taking into consideration the overall building structural behavior, site environmental conditions (e.g., wind), and load-carrying capacity of the 3D printed modules. Detailed finite element modelling of the entire modular buildings needs to be conducted to verify the structural performance, considering the code-stipulated lateral drift, strength criteria, and other design requirements. Moreover, integration of building information modelling (BIM) method is beneficial for generating the material and geometric details of the 3D printed modules, which can then be utilized for the fabrication.

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Investigation to Metal 3D Printing Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Simulation Technology (II) (금속 3D 프린팅 적층제조(AM) 공정 시뮬레이션 기술에 관한 고찰(II))

  • Kim, Yong Seok;Choi, Seong Woong;Yang, Soon Yong
    • Journal of Drive and Control
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.51-58
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    • 2019
  • The objective of this study was to investigate a simulation technology for the AM field based on ANSYS Inc.. The introduction of metal 3D printing AM process, and the examining of the present status of AM process simulation software, and the AM process simulation processor were done in the previous study (part 1). This present study (part 2) examined the use of the AM process simulation processor, presented in Part 1, through direct execution of Topology Optimization, Ansys Workbench, Additive Print and Additive Science. Topology Optimization can optimize additive geometry to reduce mass while maintaining strength for AM products. This can reduce the amount of material required for additive and significantly reduce additive build time. Ansys Workbench and Additive Print simulate the build process in the AM process and optimize various process variables (printing parameters and supporter composition), which will enable the AM to predict the problems that may occur during the build process, and can also be used to predict and correct deformations in geometry. Additive Science can simulate the material to find the material characteristic before the AM process simulation or build-up. This can be done by combining specimen preparation, measurement, and simulation for material measurements to find the exact material characteristics. This study will enable the understanding of the general process of AM simulation more easily. Furthermore, it will be of great help to a reader who wants to experience and appreciate AM simulation for the first time.

Structure Optimization and 3D Printing Manufacture Technology of Pull Cord Switch Components Applied to Power Plant Coal Yard (발전소 저탄장에 적용되는 풀코드스위치 부품의 구조최적화 3D 프린팅 제작기술 개발)

  • Lee, Hye-Jin
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.17 no.10
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    • pp.319-330
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    • 2016
  • Recently, 3D printing technology has been applied to make a concept model and working mockup of an industrial application. On the other hand, this technology has limited applications in industrial products due to the materials and reliability of the 3D printed product. In this study, the components of a full cord switch module are proposed as a case of a 3D printed component that can be used as a substitute for a short period. These are hub-driven and lever lockup components that have the structural characteristics of breaking down frequently in the emergency operating status. To ensure the structural strength for a substitute period, research of structure optimization was performed because 3D printing technology has a limitation in the materials used. After optimizing the structure variables of the hub-driven component, reasonable results can be drawn in that the safety factors of the left and right switching mode are 1.243 (${\Delta}153.67%$) and 3.156 (${\Delta}404.96%$). The lever lockup component has a structural weak point that can break down easily on the lockup-part because of a cantilever shape and bending moment. The rib structure was applied to decrease the deflection. In addition, optimization of the structural variables was performed, showing a safety factor of 7.52(${\Delta}26%$).