Multi-Objective Optimization Under Uncertainty of Part Quality in Fused Filament Fabrication

Abstract:This work presents a data-driven methodology for multi-objective optimization under uncertainty of process parameters in the fused filament fabrication (FFF) process. The proposed approach optimizes the process parameters with the objectives of minimizing the geometric inaccuracy and maximizing the filament bond quality of the manufactured part. First, experiments are conducted to collect data pertaining to the part quality. Then, Bayesian neural network (BNN) models are constructed to predict the geometric inaccuracy and bond quality as functions of the process parameters. The BNN model captures the model uncertainty caused by the lack of knowledge about model parameters (neuron weights) and the input variability due to the intrinsic randomness in the input parameters. Using the stochastic predictions from these models, different robustness-based design optimization formulations are investigated, wherein process parameters such as nozzle temperature, nozzle speed, and layer thickness are optimized under uncertainty for different multi-objective scenarios. Epistemic uncertainty in the prediction model and the aleatory uncertainty in the input is considered in the optimization. Finally, Pareto surfaces are constructed to estimate the tradeoffs between the objectives. Both the BNN models and the effectiveness of the proposed optimization methodology are validated using the actual manufacturing of the parts.

Computational Engineering, Finance, and Science (cs.CE); Machine Learning (cs.LG); Numerical Analysis (math.NA); Optimization and Control (math.OC)

arXiv:2608.18429 [cs.CE]

(or arXiv:2608.18429v1 [cs.CE] for this version)

https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2608.18429 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration)

ASCE-ASME J. Risk Uncertainty Eng. Syst. Part B Mech. Eng. 8(1), 011112 (2022)

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053181 Focus to learn more DOI(s) linking to related resources

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