5 CONCLUSION
An analytical method isproposedto constructa generic
part build time estimation model for SLS process. Pro-
duction context has an important effectontheaccuracy
of the model. Similar models can be constructed for
other AM processes. Information of parts’ STL files
or slice files could be possible useful to generate the
proposed analytical build time estimation model since
Z-heights can be detected and analyzed from these
files.
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