The scheduling problem in additive manufacturing is receiving increasing attention; however, few have considered the effect of scheduling decisions on machine energy consumption. This research focuses on the nesting and scheduling problem of a single selective laser melting (SLM) machine to reduce total energy consumption. Based on an energy consumption model, a nesting and scheduling problem is formulated, and a mixed integer linear programming model is proposed. This model simultaneously determines part-to-batch assignments, part placement in the batch, and the choice of build orientation to reduce the total energy consumption of the SLM machine. The energy-saving potential of the model is validated through numerical experiments. Additionally, the effect of the number of alternative build orientations on energy consumption is explored.
@article{arxiv.2410.15604,
title = {A Mathematical Programming Model for Minimizing Energy Consumption on a Selective Laser Melting Machine},
author = {Chunlong Yu and Junjie Lin},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.15604},
year = {2024}
}