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Design For Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing), Michael O'Donnell, Michael J. Levy
Design For Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing), Michael O'Donnell, Michael J. Levy
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The goal of this project is to study the performance of a 3D printed mechanical part subjected to topology optimization. A part that is somewhat complex in its load bearing and geometry will be selected. That part will then be designed, finite element analysis will be performed on it to optimize its topology, and then it will be 3D printed and tested. The goal of topology optimization is to either save material cost and/or part weight due to the ability of 3D printing to manufacture parts with complex and obscure geometry.
Custom 3d Printed Orthotic, Dakota Kirtley, Andrew Wiles
Custom 3d Printed Orthotic, Dakota Kirtley, Andrew Wiles
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The goal of this senior design projet is to develop a cutsom 3D printed orthotic shoe insert. Pressure mapping, laser scanning, and 3D modeling will be used to create a truly custom orthotic for each foot. Pressure mapping will give the weight distribution on an individual's food and the laser scanner will give the x-y coordinates of the foot. these two together will be used to generate a a 3D model which will then be 3D printed to create a custom orthotic. Research and material testing will also be done to determine the best material type to be used in …