Optimizing quality in precision additive manufacturing: A systematic approach

Precision Manufacturing has significant applications in many advanced technology fields. The development of additive manufacturing (AM) technology leads to numerous possibilities in this area. However, quality control is important in applying precision AM lab research to ready-to-use technologies in industries. This paper reviewed the current precision AM technology and advancement of materials, and then examined the factors that affect the quality aspects of additive manufacturing products, a systematic approach of quality control in AM is proposed and each step in the system was discussed in achieving optimized quality of high precision AM products.