5-axis Robotic Additive Manufacturing
Summary:
Led a four-person design group tasked with integrating polymer extrusion onto a robotic arm delivery system for optimized 5-axis 3D printing. Key team deliverables were to integrate extruder head with robotic arm and identify and program 5-axis software tools for optimal tool paths and robotic programming.
Project:
The purpose of this project was to create a 5-axis 3-D printer using an ABB robotic arm and an extruder head provided by Titan Robotics. 5-axis 3-D printers have advantages over traditional 3-axis printers. The additional mobility of the extruder head allows it to print more complex curves and because the extruder head can always print normal to the part’s surface, the prints are stronger with less need for support which can result in faster prints.
Sponsor:
Titan Robotics, Colorado Springs, CO.
Location:
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Documentation:
Senior Design Final Report (pdf)
Senior Design Honors Thesis Presentation (pdf)
Senior Design Honors Thesis Paper (pdf)
Led a four-person design group tasked with integrating polymer extrusion onto a robotic arm delivery system for optimized 5-axis 3D printing. Key team deliverables were to integrate extruder head with robotic arm and identify and program 5-axis software tools for optimal tool paths and robotic programming.
Project:
The purpose of this project was to create a 5-axis 3-D printer using an ABB robotic arm and an extruder head provided by Titan Robotics. 5-axis 3-D printers have advantages over traditional 3-axis printers. The additional mobility of the extruder head allows it to print more complex curves and because the extruder head can always print normal to the part’s surface, the prints are stronger with less need for support which can result in faster prints.
Sponsor:
Titan Robotics, Colorado Springs, CO.
Location:
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Documentation:
Senior Design Final Report (pdf)
Senior Design Honors Thesis Presentation (pdf)
Senior Design Honors Thesis Paper (pdf)