Nonplanar slicing is an advanced method of additive manufacturing where print layers are not limited to being flat and horizontal. By adapting the path of extrusion to the geometry of the part, nonplanar slicing improves layer adhesion, surface quality, and can reduce or eliminate the need for support structures.
In this thesis, the student will build and upgrade a 4-axis 3D printer based on the open-source project Core R Theta 4-Axis Printer. The project will also use the open-source S4 Slicer tool for generating G-code paths for nonplanar slicing. The thesis will involve the mechanical assembly of the printer, software integration, and the evaluation of print quality and mechanical performance of printed parts compared to traditional slicing.

More information: S3 Slicer paper
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Contact: Janko Slavič