Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer

Open-source 3D printer has been one of the popular choices in fabricating 3D models. This technology is easily accessible and low in cost. However, several studies have been made to improve the performance of this low-cost technology in term of the accuracy of the parts finish. This study is focusin...

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Main Authors: Mohd Ariffin, M K A, Sukindar, Nor Aiman, Baharudin, B.T. H T, Jaafar, C N A, Ismail, M I S
Format: Proceeding Paper
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Published: IOP Publishing 2018
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author Mohd Ariffin, M K A
Sukindar, Nor Aiman
Baharudin, B.T. H T
Jaafar, C N A
Ismail, M I S
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Sukindar, Nor Aiman
Baharudin, B.T. H T
Jaafar, C N A
Ismail, M I S
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description Open-source 3D printer has been one of the popular choices in fabricating 3D models. This technology is easily accessible and low in cost. However, several studies have been made to improve the performance of this low-cost technology in term of the accuracy of the parts finish. This study is focusing on the selection of slicer mode between CuraEngine and Slic3r. The effect on this slicer has been observe in terms of accuracy and surface visualization. The result shows that if the accuracy is the top priority, CuraEngine is the better option to use as contribute more accuracy as well as less filament is needed compared to the Slice3r. Slice3r may be very useful for complicated parts such as hanging structure due to excessive material which act as support material. The study provides basic platform for the user to have an idea which option to be used in fabricating 3D model.
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spelling iium-741562019-09-20T02:38:00Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/74156/ Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer Mohd Ariffin, M K A Sukindar, Nor Aiman Baharudin, B.T. H T Jaafar, C N A Ismail, M I S T175 Industrial research. Research and development Open-source 3D printer has been one of the popular choices in fabricating 3D models. This technology is easily accessible and low in cost. However, several studies have been made to improve the performance of this low-cost technology in term of the accuracy of the parts finish. This study is focusing on the selection of slicer mode between CuraEngine and Slic3r. The effect on this slicer has been observe in terms of accuracy and surface visualization. The result shows that if the accuracy is the top priority, CuraEngine is the better option to use as contribute more accuracy as well as less filament is needed compared to the Slice3r. Slice3r may be very useful for complicated parts such as hanging structure due to excessive material which act as support material. The study provides basic platform for the user to have an idea which option to be used in fabricating 3D model. IOP Publishing 2018-02 Proceeding Paper PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/74156/1/Mohd_Ariffin_2018_IOP_Conf._Ser.__Earth_Environ._Sci._114_012018.pdf Mohd Ariffin, M K A and Sukindar, Nor Aiman and Baharudin, B.T. H T and Jaafar, C N A and Ismail, M I S (2018) Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer. In: 2017 International Conference on Power and Energy Engineering, 13th–15th September 2017, Ottawa, Canada. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/114/1/012018/pdf 10.1088/1755-1315/114/1/012018
spellingShingle T175 Industrial research. Research and development
Mohd Ariffin, M K A
Sukindar, Nor Aiman
Baharudin, B.T. H T
Jaafar, C N A
Ismail, M I S
Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title_full Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title_fullStr Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title_full_unstemmed Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title_short Slicer method comparison using open-source 3D printer
title_sort slicer method comparison using open-source 3d printer
topic T175 Industrial research. Research and development
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