The extension of electrophotographic (EP) printing into the additive manufacturing space has been seen as a natural step for this technology; however, the self-insulating nature of the process has prevented the creation of structures beyond a limited number of layers where surface defects are evident. This paper examines two control strategies for EP-based three-dimensional (EP3D) printing that minimize the surface defects to obtain the accurate reproduction of the intended 3D geometry. The strategies rely not on material deposition control but rather on progressively compensating layer after layer for irregularities forming on the surface. This represents an important step toward the development and future commercialization of EP3D printing.
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April 2015
Research-Article
Toward the Control of the EP3D Printed Surface
Alvaro J. Rojas Arciniegas,
Alvaro J. Rojas Arciniegas
1
Mem. ASME
Assistant Professor
Department of Automatics and Electronics,
College of Engineering,
e-mail: ajrojas@uao.edu.co
Assistant Professor
Department of Automatics and Electronics,
College of Engineering,
Universidad Autonoma de Occidente
,Calle 25 No. 115-85
,Cali 760030
, Colombia
e-mail: ajrojas@uao.edu.co
1Corresponding author.
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Marcos Esterman,
Marcos Esterman
Mem. ASME
Associate Professor
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
e-mail: mxeeie@rit.edu
Associate Professor
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
Rochester Institute of Technology
,81 Lomb Memorial Drive
,Rochester, NY 14623
e-mail: mxeeie@rit.edu
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Juan C. Cockburn
Juan C. Cockburn
Associate Professor
Computer Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
e-mail: jcceec@rit.edu
Computer Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
Rochester Institute of Technology
,83 Lomb Memorial Drive
,Rochester, NY 14623
e-mail: jcceec@rit.edu
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Alvaro J. Rojas Arciniegas
Mem. ASME
Assistant Professor
Department of Automatics and Electronics,
College of Engineering,
e-mail: ajrojas@uao.edu.co
Assistant Professor
Department of Automatics and Electronics,
College of Engineering,
Universidad Autonoma de Occidente
,Calle 25 No. 115-85
,Cali 760030
, Colombia
e-mail: ajrojas@uao.edu.co
Marcos Esterman
Mem. ASME
Associate Professor
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
e-mail: mxeeie@rit.edu
Associate Professor
Industrial and Systems Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
Rochester Institute of Technology
,81 Lomb Memorial Drive
,Rochester, NY 14623
e-mail: mxeeie@rit.edu
Juan C. Cockburn
Associate Professor
Computer Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
e-mail: jcceec@rit.edu
Computer Engineering,
Kate Gleason College of Engineering,
Rochester Institute of Technology
,83 Lomb Memorial Drive
,Rochester, NY 14623
e-mail: jcceec@rit.edu
1Corresponding author.
Contributed by the Manufacturing Engineering Division of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. Manuscript received April 15, 2014; final manuscript received November 14, 2014; published online December 15, 2014. Assoc. Editor: David L. Bourell.
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. Apr 2015, 137(2): 021012 (10 pages)
Published Online: April 1, 2015
Article history
Received:
April 15, 2014
Revision Received:
November 14, 2014
Online:
December 15, 2014
Citation
Rojas Arciniegas, A. J., Esterman, M., and Cockburn, J. C. (April 1, 2015). "Toward the Control of the EP3D Printed Surface." ASME. J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. April 2015; 137(2): 021012. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029184
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