Abstract

In most cases, it is advisable to develop product geometry, being subject to topological optimization and planned for small-scale manufacture, using the capabilities of additive technologies. Technological features of layer-by-layer synthesis determine requirements to geometry of the electronic model of the product and compliance with certain standards. One of these necessary attributes is the STL file format that allows loading product geometry into a special CAM system and technological preparation of production. Since the geometry of the electronic model of the product (density of polygonal mesh and mesh errors) is critical and should consider features of the selected 3D printing technology. One of the important factors is the analysis of the processes associated with the automation of processing a polygonal mesh for its smoothing. The article analyzes the factors that determine the possibility for automation of smoothing of a polygonal mesh obtained due to topological optimization for its use in additive manufacturing.

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