Macroscale modelling

Cosmic Algorithm · August 2, 2024, 00:29

I want to create a zig-zag scan pattern for simulating 3d printing of rectangular part in AM PravaH. I have created the scan pattern for single track and attached a screenshot with this thread. Anyone can suggest how to create a zig-zag pattern for my simulation?

pruts · August 3, 2024, 01:00

Hi, you will have to calculate the x y z coordinates first for your scan pattern. You may use python script to generate the coordinates. lets say you have a rectangle with width W and height H, depending on hatch spacing you will divide the W and H. lets say your hatch spacing is W/4 so width will be divided into n1 = 4 parts and height will be divided into n2 = H/(W/4) parts. Now you have coordinates on H and W, join them to create zigzag lines. depending on the length of each of the lines and the scan speed, you can calculate the time respective time columns.

Cosmic Algorithm · August 5, 2024, 07:45

Thanks for reply pruts. it really helped.

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August 3, 2024, 01:00		#2
pruts New Member pruthvi utturwar Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 2	Hi, you will have to calculate the x y z coordinates first for your scan pattern. You may use python script to generate the coordinates. lets say you have a rectangle with width W and height H, depending on hatch spacing you will divide the W and H. lets say your hatch spacing is W/4 so width will be divided into n1 = 4 parts and height will be divided into n2 = H/(W/4) parts. Now you have coordinates on H and W, join them to create zigzag lines. depending on the length of each of the lines and the scan speed, you can calculate the time respective time columns.

August 5, 2024, 07:45		#3
Cosmic Algorithm New Member Mohnish Soral Join Date: Jul 2024 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for reply pruts. it really helped.