Interface between CAD and rapid prototyping systems. Part 2: LMI - An improved interface

被引：29

作者：

Kai C.C. ^{[1
,2
]}

Jacob G.G.K. ^{[1
]}

Mei T. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Sch. of Mech. and Prod. Engineering, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore, Nanyang Avenue

[2] Sch. of Mech. and Prod. Engineering, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore 639798, Nanyang Avenue

来源：

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 1997年 / 13卷 / 8期

关键词：

Computer-aided design (CAD); Computer-aided manufacture (CAM); Data exchange; Rapid prototyping; STL (STereolithography) format;

D O I：

10.1007/BF01176301

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摘要：

The STL (STereoLithography) file formal, as developed by 3D Systems, has been widely used by most Rapid Prototyping (RP) systems and is supported by all major computer-aided design (CAD) systems. However, it is necessary to improve the STL format to meet the development needs of RP technologies. In Part 1, several existing and proposed formats have been discussed. This paper, Part 2, will present an improved interface between CAD and RP systems. The new interface is a file format that supports the STL format, removes redundant information in the STL format and adds topological information to balance storage and processing cost. In addition to supporting facet boundary models, the new interface supports precise models by using the edge-based boundary representation. This paper discusses the design considerations of the new interface and data structures for both facet models and precise models. Finally, a comparison of the new interface and the STL file format will be made.

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页码：571 / 576

页数：5

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