3D Printing Slicer Recursive Loop for Error Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 3D printing methods require manual re-performance of procedures when errors occur, leading to inefficiencies in accuracy, consistency, and extended printing time due to manual monitoring and adjustment of parameters.

Innovation Solution

A method that automatically or semi-automatically adjusts the slicing and modeling procedures based on monitoring feedback, using machine learning to optimize parameters and re-perform steps when errors are detected, and storing optimal settings for future use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If manual monitoring and adjustment of 3D printing parameters is performed, then output quality can be checked, but time consumption increases and consistency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoutput qualityVSAvoidprinting time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automatic feedback mechanisms where sensors monitor the 3D printing process in real-time, detecting deviations from expected parameters. The system automatically adjusts slicing parameters and re-performs affected steps without manual intervention, maintaining output quality while eliminating time losses associated with manual monitoring and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Manufacturing precision

If manual re-performance of procedures is performed when errors occur, then errors can be corrected, but accuracy and consistency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveerror correctionVSAvoidconsistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

Automatic feedback systems detect errors during printing and trigger standardized re-performance procedures. The system maintains consistency by using the same automated adjustments and parameters each time an error is detected, eliminating variability introduced by manual intervention while ensuring accurate error correction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The 3D printing system performs self-diagnosis and self-correction when errors are detected. The automated monitoring system identifies problems and automatically re-performs affected printing steps with adjusted parameters, enabling the system to correct its own errors without external intervention, thereby maintaining both accuracy and consistency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If manual monitoring and adjustment is performed, then output quality can be assessed, but human resources are consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoutput quality assessmentVSAvoidhuman intervention

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Automatic feedback systems with sensors and monitoring software continuously assess output quality during printing. The system compares actual printing results against expected parameters and automatically adjusts slicing settings when deviations are detected, eliminating the need for manual quality assessment while maintaining high output standards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The 3D printing system performs automatic quality assessment and self-adjustment of parameters. The monitoring system evaluates output quality in real-time and triggers automated re-performance of affected steps, enabling the system to assess and maintain its own output quality without consuming human resources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Productivity

If automated monitoring and adjustment is implemented, then efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprinting efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms that monitor printing parameters and automatically adjust slicing settings when deviations are detected. This feedback loop enables efficient automatic correction of printing errors without requiring complex manual intervention systems, improving productivity while maintaining manageable system complexity through rule-based automated responses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11548227B2Method for monitoring 3D printing equipped with 3D printing slicer and recursive loop structure

Publication Date: 2023.01.10 KOREA ELECTRONICS TECH INST

AI summary

Provided is a method for monitoring 3D printing equipped with a 3D printing slicer and a recursive loop structure. A 3D printing method according to an embodiment of the present invention sets up a slicing environment for 3D printing of a 3D model, generates a mechanical code by performing slicing according to the setup environment, monitors the status of the 3D printing according to the generated mechanical code, and, depending on the monitoring result, determines whether or not to re-perform the setup and subsequent steps. Accordingly, by semi- or fully automating the 3D printing engineering process, the time and effort for engineering performance involving human participation are reduced, and the human resource is concentrated on a more important area, such that the effects of enhancing the 3D printing output quality and assuring the quality can be expected.