High Value Manufacturing – Bártolo et al. (Eds)
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Evaluation of FDM options for fashion shoe heels manufacturing
A. Armillotta & M. Cavallaro
Dipartimento di Meccanica, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
S. Minnella
Consortium, Bergamo, Italy
ABSTRACT: This paper deals with the use of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) as an alternative for the
manufacture of heels for fashion shoes, with special focus on the possible advantages for rapid product devel-
opment and creativity. Additive manufacturing options are compared to conventional processes considering
the specifications for different types of artifacts needed throughout product development. They are then tested
through fabrication, assemb ...