@inproceedings{a5e7a5d087744e7fbb04cdd0b3900af2,
title = "Direct G-code manipulation for 3D material weaving",
abstract = "The process of conventional 3D printing begins by first build a 3D model, then convert to the model to G-code via a slicer software, feed the G-code to the printer, and finally start the printing. The most simple and popular 3D printing technique is Fused Deposition Modeling. However, in this method, the printing path that the printer head can take is restricted by the G-code. Therefore the printed 3D models with complex pattern have structural errors like holes or gaps between the printed material lines. In addition, the structural density and the material's position of the printed model are difficult to control. We realized the G-code editing, Fabrix, for making a more precise and functional printed model with both single and multiple material. The models with different stiffness are fabricated by the controlling the printing density of the filament materials with our method. In addition, the multi-material 3D printing has a possibility to expand the physical properties by the material combination and its G-code editing. These results show the new printing method to provide more creative and functional 3D printing techniques.",
keywords = "3D printing, FDM, G-Code",
author = "S. Koda and H. Tanaka",
year = "2017",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1117/12.2261648",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Varadan, {Vijay K.}",
booktitle = "Nanosensors, Biosensors, Info-Tech Sensors and 3D Systems 2017",
note = "Nanosensors, Biosensors, Info-Tech Sensors and 3D Systems 2017 ; Conference date: 26-03-2017 Through 29-03-2017",
}