Modeling of Feed Energy Consumption in Fused Deposition Modeling Print Head
International Core Journal of Engineering, (2026), Vol.12, No.3, pp.205-212
Published: March 19, 2026
Abstract
This paper proposes a mechanism-based energy consumption modeling method for manufacturing processes. It investigates the energy consumption characteristics of the printhead stepping motion during Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and constructs a corresponding energy consumption model through experiments. The power variations and energy consumption levels during the printing process of a typical part were tested and evaluated, with results validating the effectiveness of the constructed model and the proposed method.
Keywords:
Fused Deposition Modeling; Mechanism Modeling; The Print Head of 3D Printer.
APA Citation:
Zongshu Li (2026). Modeling of Feed Energy Consumption in Fused Deposition Modeling Print Head. International Core Journal of Engineering, 12(3), 205-212. https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202603_12(3).0023
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