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A method for slicing CAD models in binary STL format

Topçu et al., 2011

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531187813070281526
Author
Topçu O
Taşcıoğlu Y
Ünver H
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6th International Advanced Technologies Symposium (IATS’11)

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Additive manufacturing (AM) is a technique that fabricates parts layer by layer. As a result of this capability it offers numerous advantages over conventional manufacturing. This study concentrates on the process planning stage of the AM and presents a STL slicing algorithm …
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