Pioneering Research in Additive Manufacturing

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We collaborate with research partners to apply theoretical research outcomes for additive and hybrid manufacturing solutionsicon to our software. By integrating cutting-edge research, we ensure solutions are at the forefront of technological advancements.

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Innovative Research Highlights

Void Identification and Management

Void Identification and Management

We continue to incorporate research findings into our products by introducing innovative operations and toolpaths.

Multiaxis Toolpath Planning and Optimization

Multiaxis Toolpath Planning and Optimization

From practical research, we develop efficient multiaxis toolpaths and strategies to eliminate the need for support structures.

Visualization of Additive Part Boundary

Visualization of Additive Part Boundary

Our research into methods to visualize additive manufacturing part boundaries enhances the efficiency of our part model features.

2019

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Real-Time Visualization Of Bead Based Additive Manufacturing Toolpaths using Implicit Boundary Representations, S Peelar, J Urbanic, R Hedrick, L Rueda, Computer-Aided Design and Applications 16, 904-922

Developing geometric analysis tools to compare heat map results for metal additive manufactured components, RJ Urbanic, B Mohajernia, N Nazemi, Comput Aided Des Appl 17 (2), 288-311

Process Planning of Creating a Surface Dome with Bead Deposition Additive Manufacturing, H Kalami, J Urbanic, IFAC-PapersOnLine 52 (10), 230-235

Predictive Modelling of Residual Stresses for Single Bead P420 Laser Cladding onto an AISI 1018 Substrate, B Mohajernia, RJ Urbanic, N Nazemi, IFAC-PapersOnLine 52 (10), 236-241

A Mesh Generation Methodology for Laser Cladding Models with Variable Overlapping Beads, P Zareh, RJ Urbanic

Determining the relationships between the build orientation, process parameters and voids in additive manufacturing material extrusion processes, H Eiliat, J Urbanic, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 100 (1-4 …

Microstructural analysis of the laser-cladded AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel, MK Alam, A Edrisy, J Urbanic, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 50 (5), 2495-2506

Virtual bead representation and surface roughness evaluation challenges for additive manufacturing material extrusion processes, RJ Urbanic, L DiCecco, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 102 (9), 2993

A manufacturing cost analysis framework to evaluate machining and fused filament fabrication additive manufacturing approaches, RJ Urbanic, SM Saqib, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 102 (9), 3091 …

2018

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Predictive modeling and the effect of process parameters on the hardness and bead characteristics for laser-cladded stainless steel, MK Alam, RJ Urbanic, N Nazemi, A Edrisy, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 94 (1), 397-413

An experimental and simulation study for powder injection multitrack laser cladding of P420 stainless steel on AISI 1018 steel for selected mechanical properties, N Nazemi, J Urbanic, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 140 (1)

Development of predictive models for effective process parameter selection for single and overlapping laser clad bead geometry, K Aggarwal, RJ Urbanic, SM Saqib, Rapid Prototyping Journal

Minimizing voids for a material extrusion-based process, H Eiliat, RJ Urbanic, Rapid Prototyping Journal

Material bead deposition with 2+ 2 ½ multi-axis machining process planning strategies with virtual verification for extruded geometry, RJ Urbanic, RW Hedrick, S Saquib, N Nazemi, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 95 (9), 3167-3184

A numerical investigation for alternative toolpath deposition solutions for surface cladding of stainless steel P420 powder on AISI 1018 steel substrate, N Nazemi, RJ Urbanic, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 96 (9), 4123-4143

Visualizing, analyzing, and managing voids in the material extrusion process, H Eiliat, J Urbanic, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 96 (9), 4095-4109

Virtual quality assessment tools for material extrusion processes, RJ Urbanic, CG Burford, RW Hedrick, Computer-Aided Design and Applications 15 (4), 520-531

Using collaborative robots to assist with travel path development for material deposition based additive manufacturing processes, A Djuric, RJ Urbanic, Computer-Aided Design and Applications 15 (4), 542-555

Image analysis using recurrence quantification plots, surface modeling and fused deposition modeling tools to design 3 dimensional models, RJ Urbanic, Computer-Aided Design and Applications 15 (5), 707-719

Additive manufacturing bead deposition based rotary tool path applications, RJ Urbanic, B Hedrick, ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

2017

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Microhardness and stress analysis of laser-cladded AISI 420 martensitic stainless steel, MK Alam, A Edrisy, J Urbanic, J Pineault, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 26 (3), 1076-1084

Investigating Process Parameters and Microhardness Predictive Modeling Approaches for Single Bead 420 Stainless Steel Laser Cladding, MK Alam, N Nazemi, RJ Urbanic, S Saqib, A Edrisy, SAE Technical Paper

A hardness study on laser cladded surfaces for a selected bead overlap conditions, N Nazemi, MK Alam, RJ Urbanic, S Saqib, A Edrisy, SAE Technical Paper

A process planning framework and virtual representation for bead-based additive manufacturing processes, RJ Urbanic, RW Hedrick, CG Burford, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 90 (1), 361-376

Investigation of the transient characteristics for laser cladding beads using 420 stainless steel powder, SM Saqib, RJ Urbanic, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 139 (8)

Utilizing a numerical simulation to model a step function response for 420 stainless steel powder laser cladding, N Nazemi, RJ Urbanic, S Saqib, ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

A Numerical Analysis Approach to Evaluate Hardness and Distortion for Selected Multi-Track Laser Cladding Configurations: P420 Steel Bead Deposition on Mild Steel, N Nazemi, RJ Urbanic, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 58356 …

Hardness and residual stress modeling of powder injection laser cladding of P420 coating on AISI 1018 substrate, N Nazemi, J Urbanic, M Alam, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 93 (9), 3485-3503

2016

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A linkage based solution approach for determining 6 axis serial robotic travel path feasibility, RJ Urbanic, R Hedrick, AM Djuric, SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 9 (2), 444-456

Methods for evaluating the functional work space for machine tools and 6 axis serial robots, RJ Urbanic, AM Djuric, SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 9 (2), 465-473

Investigating Surface Finish for Material Extrusion Process using Graphical Programming Tools, RJ Urbanic, L DiCecco, IFAC-PapersOnLine 49 (31), 36-41

Minimizing voids with using an optimal raster orientation and bead width for a material extrusion based process, H Eiliat, J Urbanic, ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition

A comprehensive assessment on the impact of post-processing variables on tensile, compressive and bending characteristics for 3D printed components, D Impens, RJ Urbanic, Rapid Prototyping Journal

Using predictive modeling and classification methods for single and overlapping bead laser cladding to understand bead geometry to process parameter relationships, RJ Urbanic, SM Saqib, K Aggarwal, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering 138 (5)

Fused deposition modeling design rules for building large, complex components, RJ Urbanic, R Hedrick, Computer-Aided Design and Applications 13 (3), 348-368

A System Design for Computer-Aided Manufacturing Shared, Interactive Process Setup Sheets, R Hedrick, RJ Urbanic, A Novak, International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference 49903 …

A finite element analysis for thermal analysis of laser cladding of mild steel with P420 steel powder, N Nazemi, J Urbanic, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 50527 …

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