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Machine learning-enabled optimization of extrusion-based 3D printing

Rahmani Dabbagh, Sajjad, Ozcan, Oguzhan, Tasoglu, Savas·2022·Methods

Abstract

Machine learning (ML) and three-dimensional (3D) printing are among the fastest-growing branches of science. While ML can enable computers to independently learn from available data to make decisions with minimal human intervention, 3D printing has opened up an avenue for modern, multi-material, manufacture of complex 3D structures with a rapid turn-around ability for users with limited manufacturing experience. However, the determination of optimum printing parameters is still a challenge, increasing pre-printing process time and material wastage. Here, we present the first integration of ML and 3D printing through an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) for printing parameter optimization. Unlike the widely held orthogonal design used in most of the 3D printing research, we, for the first time, used nine different computer-aided design (CAD) images and in order to enable ML algorithms to distinguish the difference between designs, we devised a self-designed method to calculate the "complexity index" of CAD designs. In addition, for the first time, the similarity of the print outcomes and CAD images are measured using four different self-designed labeling methods (both manually and automatically) to figure out the best labeling method for ML purposes. Subsequently, we trained eight ML algorithms on 224 datapoints to identify the best ML model for 3D printing applications. The "gradient boosting regression" model yields the best prediction performance with an R-2 score of 0.954. The ML-embedded GUI developed in this study enables users (either skilled or unskilled in 3D printing and/or ML) to simply upload a design (desired to print) to the GUI along with desired printing temperature and pressure to obtain the approximate similarity in the case of actual 3D printing of the uploaded design. This ultimately can prevent error-and-trial steps prior to printing which in return can speed up overall design-to-end-product time with less material waste and more cost-efficiency.

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  • During printing, AI algorithms can dynamically adjust parameters such as extrusion speed, nozzle temperature, and layer height to maintain consistent print quality and reduce material waste.

    “During the printing process, AI algorithms can dynamically adjust parameters such as extrusion speed [44,44], nozzle temperature, and layer height to maintain consistent print quality and reduce material waste [37].”

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Authors
Rahmani Dabbagh, S., Ozcan, O., & Tasoglu, S.
Venue
Methods
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-10
Volume
206
Pages
27-40
ISSN
1046-2023 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4291002276
Cited by
94
References
99
Citations by year
2026: 19 · 2025: 39 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 3
FWCI
5.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Methods (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Digital Collections portal (Koç University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Automotive Engineering › Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › Machine Learning in Materials Science
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
Keywords
material extrusion, printing parameter optimization, machine learning, gradient boosting regression, graphical user interface, material waste reduction
MeSH terms
Machine Learning, Algorithms, Humans, Computer-Aided Design, Printing, Three-Dimensional

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