3DGS + ROBOTICS:
In-place joinery application within 3DP tensile support system and system assembly
2023 - 2024 Spring
Academic + Individual Work
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - MS Digital and Material Technologies - Robotic Engagement
Instructors | Wes McGee
Concept/Idea
The project proposes an asssembly of a tensile structure with 3DGS and introduction of a robotically printed support system with in-print joinery for tension-only structures. The novelties of the project is twofold: Tension structure with 3DGS & support system with robotic 3DP (1) and joint introduction while printing (2).
Why robotic printing?
- large scale
- securing the joint within layers while printing
- carbon fiber materiality in compression forces
- flexibility of printing the neglecting force in the force direction given in the equilibrium
Method
Pellet extruder end effector on KUKA KR120
Material
PETG + Carbon fiber mix
final assembly photograph
combination of two legs
connection of three legs of the support structure
connection details
diagram showing in-print joint introduction (t1) in between layers of 3dp while printing