Decision-Making of Slicing Scheme in Fused Deposition Modeling Process Based on Analytical Hierarchical Process

Based on analyzing the influences of a slicing scheme on stair-stepping effect, supporting structure, efficiency and deformation, etc. , analytical hierarchical process (AHP) combining with fuzzy synthetic evaluation is introduced to make decision in slicing schemes for a processing part. The application in determining the slicing scheme for a computer mouse during prototyping shows that the method increases the rationality during decision-making and improves quality and efficiency for the prototyping part.