High-Speed Printing Process Characterization using the Lissajous Trajectory Method
Abstract
We present a novel stereolithographic three-dimensional (3D) printing process that uses Lissajous trajectories. By using Lissajous trajectories, this 3D printing process allows two laser-scanning mirrors to operate at similar high-speed frequencies simultaneously, and the printing speed can be faster than that of raster scanning used in conventional stereolithography. In this paper, we first propose the basic theoretical background for this printing process based on Lissajous trajectories. We also characterize its printing conditions, such as printing size, laser spot size, and minimum printing resolution, with respect to the operating frequencies of the scanning mirrors and the capability of the laser modulation. Finally, we demonstrate simulation results for printing basic 2D shapes by using a noble printing process algorithm.
- Publication:
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Journal of Korean Physical Society
- Pub Date:
- April 2018
- DOI:
- 10.3938/jkps.72.885
- Bibcode:
- 2018JKPS...72..885L
- Keywords:
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- Lissajous trajectory;
- 3D printing;
- Stereolithography;
- Raster scanning