Offline programming implementation for monitoring of a robotic manipulated 3D printer

• Grant number: 21/07923-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: November 01, 2021
• End date: October 31, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing Processes
• Principal Investigator: Gustavo Franco Barbosa
• Grantee: Henrique Sacilotte
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

To remain competitive in the market, companies have sought to apply digital manufacturing techniques in their fabrication processes, seeking productivity gains through virtual simulations. Thus, in this project, accelerometer data will be collected to follow the robot's movement during the 3D printing process of large polymeric parts. These measurements will be compared with the trajectory predicted by offline programming to detect possible errors and allow for the optimization of the additive manufacturing process. This will be prepared to aim for a future concept of the digital twin of the process, which is linked to the trends foreseen by Industry 4.0. (AU)