A new algorithm for support generation based on supported line was proposed to meet the demand of support generation in hybrid rapid prototyping.It was to find out the supported line
supported by the other surface
from contour lines of the downward surface of the shapes needed support.The shapes to be supported such as overhang
ceiling and island were recognized using the supported line.The area to be added support
together with the number of support
were calculated by considering material stiffness and the geometry characteristic of the shapes needed support.Parasolid modeling kernel was used for the algorithm implementation as well as solid support structure generation.The case study indicates that the algorithm can extract the shapes to be supported exactly and genearte the proper number of support for them.
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