Abstract The implementation of in-situ sensing solutions to monitor additive manufacturing processes has seen a significant surge in recent years, notably in processes where localised heating is used. These technologies, however, have not always yielded accurate information about final part quality, due to differences between [...]

Abstract The characteristics of additively manufactured parts (topological optimisation, freedom of design …) present a challenge from a metrological point of view. In this respect, non-contact inspection is of great importance for the rapid verification of this type of parts. However, their particular characteristics (stair-effect, [...]

Abstract Material Extrusion (MEX) currently stands as the most widespread Additive Manufacturing (AM) process, but part quality deficiencies remain a barrier to its generalized industrial adoption. Quality control in MEX is a complex task as extrusion performance impacts the consistency of mechanical properties and the [...]

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide a new procedure for in-plane compensation of geometric errors that often appear in the layers deposited by an additive manufacturing (AM) process when building a part, regardless of the complexity of the layer geometry. The procedure [...]

Type: PhD Title: Compensation of geometrical errors of parts obtained by fused filament additive fabrication Author: F. Peña Supervisor: J.C. Rico; G. Valiño Related Project: DPI2017-83068-P Date: 19/10/2023

Abstract Additive manufacturing has undergone a rapid development in recent decades, evolving from prototyping and individual part fabrication to fabrication of functional components and serial production. The progressive reduction of the cost per unit has transformed additive manufacturing into a viable alternative to conventional processes [...]

Abstract This Doctoral Thesis investigates the feasibility of integrating non-contact sensors based on Conoscopic Holography (CH) technology into CNC production machines for inspection and verification tasks. A practical integration methodology was developed, comprising three levels: physical installation of the sensor, calibration of the machine-sensor system, [...]

Abstract: Additive manufacturing processes are opening up a world of possibilities towards obtaining parts with complex geometry and adjustable properties. Its impact in sectors such as biomechanics, energy or aerospace is already appreciable, but the forecasts point to a real revolution linked to the development [...]