Research progress in path planning for continuous carbon fiber 3D printing

doi:10.19936/j.cnki.2096-8000.20230928.017

Abstract

Abstract: In recent years, with the development of 3D printing technology, some complex geometric composite structures can be effectively manufactured, thus expanding the application scope of composite materials. Path planning is one of the key technologies in 3D printing manufacturing process. Due to the anisotropic characteristics of continuous carbon fiber, different printing paths have a great impact on the mechanical properties and forming efficiency of the molding parts. This paper mainly describes the in-plane non-interleaved printing and load-based path planning for continuous carbon fiber 3D printing. Finally, the research emphasis and development direction of 3D printing path planning are pointed out.

Key words: continuous carbon fiber, path planning, 3D print, composite materials

CLC Number:

TB332

ZHANG Rongyao, QIAN Bo, LIU Gang. Research progress in path planning for continuous carbon fiber 3D printing[J]. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 2023, 0(9): 112-120.

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