We developed an algorithm that effectively extracts slicing points from STL 3D models for a new RP system which can fabricate various materials. Since an STL file has a simple data structure and contains much embiguity, we considered all the cases bet...
We developed an algorithm that effectively extracts slicing points from STL 3D models for a new RP system which can fabricate various materials. Since an STL file has a simple data structure and contains much embiguity, we considered all the cases between facet positions and slicing planes for effective slice extraction from the STL file, and reduced the overall processing time. The effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed slicing method was tested by many STL 3D samples.