DESIGN OPTIMIZATION OF ROBOT CHASSIS USING PROTOTYPING PROCESS
Keywords:
Rapid prototyping, Design optimization, Part orientationAbstract
This paper presents the optimization of robot chassis design using Fused Deposition Modeling
rapid prototyping process. In this work, the optimal design is determined by the time consumed
and the material needed during the building process. Building time and material needs both for
support and model depend on the part's configuration and orientation. The methodology involves several design phases and was concluded by a ready-made product or prototype. Process of optimization is based on best orientation guideline form by Jacobs's. Although the process is different but the guideline is applicable to the case studied. As a result, the best optimal robot chassis is identified.
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